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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Savory shredded pork stuffed inside a sweet potato in the perfect one pot meal for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
9
hours
hrs
Total Time
9
hours
hrs
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
432
kcal
Author:
Sarah Olson
Equipment
Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval
Ingredients
2 1/2
lb.
pork shoulder
2-3 lbs; also labeled pork butt
2
tbsp
cooking oil
1/2
tsp.
Himalayan sea salt
1/4
tsp.
pepper
2
garlic cloves
1
bay leaf
2
tsp.
hickory liquid smoke
1/2
cup
water
4
sweet potatoes
medium-sized
Toppings for Serving:
barbecue sauce
sour cream
cilantro
chopped
sweet onion
diced
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat add the cooking oil.
When the oil is hot brown the pork on all sides.
Add the pork to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle over the salt and pepper.
Pour on the liquid smoke.
Place the garlic cloves and bay leaves on top of the roast.
Add the sweet potatoes on top of the roast.
Add the water.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
For Serving:
Remove the sweet potatoes to a plate, dicard bay leaves.
Shred the pork right in in the slow cooker.
Split open the sweet potatoes and stuff them with the shredded pork.
Serve with desired toppings.
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Notes
Hickory liquid smoke is very strong. Make sure to only add what the recipe calls for.
Nutrition
Calories:
432
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
36
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
116
mg
|
Sodium:
501
mg
|
Potassium:
1028
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
18443
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
66
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg