Cheesy Crockpot Cajun Pulled Pork with Southwest Pepper-Corn Slaw

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Cheesy Crockpot Cajun Pulled Pork with Southwest Pepper-Corn Slaw

These guys are dripping with sweet and spicy Cajun flavor! Oh, and cheese!

776 kcal /serving 8h Serves 8 Medium American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups beer
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp creole seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 - 3 lb to 4 boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 2 links andouille sausage
  • 1 avocado, pureed or finely mashed
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 8 ciabatta buns (sliced + toasted)
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 red pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 orange pepper (sliced thin)
  • 1 poblano (sliced thin)
  • 1 cup (240ml) fresh corn
  • 4 green onions (chopped)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Whisk the beer, vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup of the spicy brown mustard, the molasses and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a crockpot.
  2. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, cajun seasoning, creole seasoning, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
  4. Rub the pork all over with the seasonings.
  5. Once hot, add pork and sear on all sides until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side).
  6. Add pork to the crockpot and sprinkle with any remaining seasonings and or dripping from the pan.
  7. Add the sausage and cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  8. Remove the pork and sausage and set aside to cool slightly.
  9. Skim off the excess fat from the cooking liquid, then strain into a large skillet and bring to a boil.
  10. Cook until reduced by one-third, about 10 minutes.
  11. While the sauce cooks combine the purred avocado, lemon juice and remain 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard.
  12. Stir until combined and set aside.
  13. Preheat the broiler.
  14. Shred the pork with a fork and coarsely chop the sausage.
  15. Toss the pork and sausage with the sauce.
  16. Spread a little of the spicy avocado crema on the bottom of the toasted ciabatta bun, then top with the pork and a few slices of cheddar cheese.
  17. Place under the broiler for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
  18. Remove and top with the south west slaw and the top half of the bun.
  19. To make the southwest pepper slaw, puree the avocado, lemon juice, olive and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (if it seems thick add a tablespoon of water or beer at time to thin).
  20. Toss with the corn, red pepper, orange pepper, poblano and chopped green onions.
  21. Serve with the cajun pulled pork.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

776 Calories
33.9g Protein 29% DV
79.4g Carbs 27% DV
29.1g Fat 37% DV
10.0g Fiber 26% DV
15.7g Sugars
1098mg Sodium 73% DV
80mg Cholesterol 23% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free
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* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags comfort-food, slow-cooker, spicy