Pulled Pork and Grits
Experience the flavor of tender pulled pork paired with savory grits. It’s a match made in heaven.
4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lb. pork shoulder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- green onion for garnish
Grits
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup quick cooking grits
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Season pork shoulder on all sides with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Remove any netting and set pork shoulder on top of onions in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together one cup of chicken broth, one cup of heavy whipping cream, minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the sauce over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145–180°F with a 3-minute rest.
- Use two forks to shred the pork.
- Combine one cup of chicken broth and one cup of heavy whipping cream in a medium sauce pot. Place a lid on top and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the quick cooking grits, and salt. Turn the heat down to medium-low and let the grits simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the grits from the heat and stir in the butter and pepper. Finally, stir in the shredded cheddar, one handful at a time, until fully melted into the grits.
- Serve grits in a bowl topped with pulled pork. Garnish with green onion.
Nutrition Facts
945 Calories Per ServingFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 1478mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 3gSugars: 7gProtein: 38gActual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe