Turning on the oven on a hot day in an apartment without central air is an act of summer blasphemy. This, and the fact that my summer weekends have been jam packed leaving me with little to no time to meal prep, means I’ve been relying on my handy dandy crockpot quite a bit. I also recently took advantage of a sale on BBQ sauce at the grocery, which all leads me to today’s crazy delicious recipe: Easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls.
This garnered a resounding “YUM!” from Will, and then he asked me to make it again – soooo I think this recipe is a keeper! I’m a.ok with that since it’s a pice of cake to make.
I’m one of those people that likes to get a little bit of everything in every bite, so rather than the classic sandwich or stuffing sweet potatoes, I decided to create a BBQ bowl. I don’t know if this is really a thing, but it is now!
Get your ingredients. Throw them in the crockpot. 6 hours later, your house smells amazing and you’re ready with a feast fit for a king. We’ll call said feast, “The BBQ Flavor Bash.” Sounds fun, right? Right!
Ok, I won’t keep those taste buds waiting. We’ll jump right into the recipe. After you read it, be sure to check out the other fun things happening this week!
- 2-3 pounds boneless pork roast
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce (I used Kraft Mesquite Smoke)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp chipotle powder
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 16oz cans baked beans
- Place pork roast in the crockpot.
- Pour bbq sauce and chicken broth on top.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and chipotle powder onto roast and rub in with hands.
- Cook on high for 6 hours.
- When you have about 40 minutes left, make your brown rice on the stove according to package directions.
- When you have 5 minutes left, heat your baked beans according to package directions (I heated mine in the microwave).
- Once pork is ready, shred with a fork.
- Place 1 cup rice in a bowl. Top with pulled pork and 1/4-1/2 cup baked beans.
- Enjoy! Make sure to get a little bit of everything in each bite!
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Let’s Chat:
What’s your favorite BBQ dish?
Do you like to get everything in one bite or keep mains and sides separate?
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Stop this. You know how I feel bout BBQ
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Weekend Recap! Feeling, Eating, LIVING
I saved you some!
I love this! My bf and I both love BBQ and this looks like a great & EASY weeknight dinner.
Lauren recently posted…Work it Out Wednesdays #3: Burn It Out Workout {At-Home Circuit}
It is SO easy. This will most likely become a new staple.
the rest of my family can’t get enough of pulled pork! I bet they would like it
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Freekeh, Roasted Eggplant, Tomato & Pasta Salad
I hope so! Thanks, Deborah!
Oh man, I’m definitely going to need to make this!
I can see so many wonderful possibilities!!
Pork Possibilities! I think that’s a great name for a cookbook! Let’s make it!
This sounds so yummy! I know Mr. CEO would be all over this- I may take it up a NOTCH in the spice factor and use the Habanero BBQ Sauce I made last Spring. What a great idea in the bowl- Love it!
Also, what a great website! I have a few questions I am going to email you on now 🙂 Thanks!
ooo Habanero BBQ Sauce sounds delicious!! And thank you for the compliment! I’ll shoot you a note back asap!
Yum. I love pulled pork.
Bowls are awesome. They are a great way to get a bunch of things all at once, and you can be so creative with them.
Jenn recently posted…week in review: 8.2 – 8.8
Agreed!
I love pulled pork! This looks so good 🙂
athletic avocado recently posted…DIY Blueberry Applesauce
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This looks like a delicious, and easy to make, weeknight meal.
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon Training Log – Week 14
Easy, weeknight meals are the only way to go!
This looks SO good and satisfying — I don’t eat pork but this would be good with chicken I bet!!
Bri recently posted…How to properly taper for a marathon in three weeks
Absolutely! I made a pulled chicken a few weeks ago: https://fitfulfocus.com/bbq-stuffed-sweet-potato-glutensoydairy-free/
Oh I love me some pulled pork! Nice recipe.
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Yum! Pulled pork is a staple in our house and whenever we use the crock pot it makes the house smell so good!
Ah yes! That’s one of my favorite things about the crockpot – so many good smells!
Ohhh, I love a good pulled pork…this looks awesome!
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I recently joined the crock pot world and was looking for recipes. It looks so easy even I can do it (and trust me, that is a big deal). We eat everything in bowls, i have one kid who likes everything mixed up, and one who eats each thing separately. Bowls are perfect for both!
Cristina @triathlonmami recently posted…Why I Went On A Road Trip And Why You Should Too
Hooray for the Crockpot! It’s the best thing ever – right up there with meals in bowls 🙂
I don’t eat meat but this actually lit a light bulb on in my head to figure out how to veganize it with jackfruit.
Debbie @ Coach Debbie Runs recently posted…Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread. Plus a Sun Warrior Giveaway
I’ve heard jackfruit is a great sub! When I was vegetarian, I always wanted to make pulled “pork” with jackfruit but could never find it!
I have made BBQ pulled pork in the crock pot too and love it with coleslaw. Sometimes I just do the pork roast with apples and onions and garlic and then pull that. Can add seasonings later if you like. Looking good!
Elle recently posted…Get Lean Gluten Free Cookbook Review
ooo that sounds delicious! I’ll have to try that!
This looks SO amazing. I could go for some right now! Love the bowl idea!
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Wow! That sounds right up my alley! My son works at a BBQ place, and I always get the pulled pork, sans bun…
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Marathon training week 3: KIckstart My Heart
ooooo love work perks like that 🙂
I’m not a pork eater but I am sure that would taste delish with chicken. That IG giveaway sounds super nice. Let me head on over there now. LOL
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Plenti Yogurt To Eat
I’m sure it would be just as tasty with chicken – and hooray! I hope you win!
That looks like a perfect bowl of comfort food.
Thanks, Priya! It really is!
omg LOVE BBQ FOOOOOD 🙂 and the oven struggle is real – haven’t turned mine on in weeks!
Amber recently posted…Meal Preppies – Review & GIVEAWAY
You can never go wrong with BBQ! and the oven – yeaaa… poor guy is so neglected this time of year haha
Yum! This look delish! Love pulled pork especially with beans! 🙂
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beans beans, the wonderful fruit!
This looks so good and easy! Thanks!
Rachel recently posted…Life is Nutty
Good and easy is my favorite combo 🙂
omg that looks soooo good. I have been getting so excited for fall and cooler temps, and now I can’t wait to start using my crockpot again 🙂
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…Chicago Marathon Training Week 9
The crockpot is the best invention!
My family would love this and I bet it would be great with chicken too.
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Absolutely!