Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork with Skinny Avocado R

Name: Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork with Skinny Avocado Ranch Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Water; 4 pounds Pork Shoulder, Excess Fat Removed; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1/2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce (from A Can Of Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce); 1 Small Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Mashed (1 Should Yield About 1/2 Cup); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Low-fat Or Fat-free Ranch Dressing Of Choice; 1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Adobo Sauce (from A Can Of Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce); 1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 2 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; Salt/pepper To Taste; 8 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns; Coleslaw Mix For Garnish. (optional)

Servings: persons

1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic, Minced
1 cup Water
4 pounds Pork Shoulder, Excess Fat Removed
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Salt
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce (from A Can Of Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce)
1 Small Avocado, Peeled, Pitted And Mashed (1 Should Yield About 1/2 Cup)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Low-fat Or Fat-free Ranch Dressing Of Choice
1 Tablespoon Plus 1 Teaspoon Adobo Sauce (from A Can Of Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce)
1/4 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
Salt/pepper To Taste
8 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Coleslaw Mix For Garnish. (optional)

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Place the onion and garlic in the bottom of your crockpot.
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Pour in the water.
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Combine all of the ingredients for the spice rub in a small bowl and set aside.
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Cut any huge, visible chunks of fat off your pork shoulder and then rub it all over with the spice rub, until it is evenly coated.
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Place the pork on top of the onions, garlic and water in the crockpot.
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Put the lid on and cook until it is tender and moist, 6-8 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.
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Once the pork is cooked, strain the liquid out of the crockpot and place the solids (which is made up of the onions and garlic) back into the crockpot.
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Discard the liquid.
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Transfer the pork onto a cutting board and shred with 2 forks.
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Transfer the shredded pork back into the crockpot and mix with the onions and garlic.
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Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Combine all the sauce ingredients (except salt and pepper) in a food processor and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the pulled pork/onion mixture on a whole wheat bun, topped with coleslaw mix and lots and lots of chipotle sauce.
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Devour!

1473

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

158

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Sliced, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Garlic, Minced, 1 cup Water, 4 pounds Pork Shoulder, Excess Fat Removed, and more.

Yes, Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork with Skinny Avocado Ranch Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork with Skinny Avocado Ranch Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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