Rachael Ray: Kelsey Nixon Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe + Meal Ideas

Rachael Ray: Kelsey Nixon

Rachael Ray teamed up with Kitchen Confidence cookbook author Kelsey Nixon and athlete Victor Cruz to make some Slow Cooker Pulled Pork meals. You can make a big batch and freeze portions of it to make many different meals. Pork Butt and Pork Shoulder are the same thing.

Rachael called it affordable and tender, as well as perfect for slow cooking. Breaking the meat down is easier before braising. This will also help you divide it for freezing or making different meals. You also have the option to brown it to speed up cooking a bit, or you can just put the meat directly in the pot.

Be sure to check out all the leftovers meals you can make, from macaroni and cheese to breakfast eggs on toast and even burritos. Try to get as much air out of the bags as possible before freezing it. You can even use a straw to remove the excess air.

Rachael Ray: Kelsey Nixon Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe Ingredients

• 1 boneless Pork Shoulder (or use Pork Butt)
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 3 tbsp Paprika
• 2 cups low sodium Beef Broth
• 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1 tbsp Dry Mustard
• 2 chopped Onions
• 1 cup Cola
• Salt & Pepper

Kelsey Nixon: Rachael Ray Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe Directions

1. Cut pork into chunks and place into a slow cooker.
2. Mix brown sugar with dry mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Sprinkle this rub over the pork, making sure to coat all the pieces.
4. Add onions with cola to the stock pot.
5. Cover and cook until very tender (that’s around nine hours on low or five hours on high).
6. Unless serving immediately, place pork in the fridge or freezer within two hours of cooking.

Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe Directions

1. Mix a cup of BBQ sauce with a pound of pork in a freezer-safe bag.
2. Label and freeze the bag; thaw before reheating.
3. Serve with BBQ sauce and pickled red onions on toasted buns.

Piggy Mac Recipe Directions

1. Make a batch of homemade macaroni and cheese, and put it in a baking dish.
2. Spread 2 1/2 cups pork on top and cover with freezer wrap.
3. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
4. Drizzle with BBQ sauce, melted butter, and breadcrumbs.
5. Reheat at 350 F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Egg and Avocado Pork Recipe Directions

1. Thaw one cup of frozen pork in the fridge or microwave.
2. Scramble eggs and add pork to reheat.
3. Toast bread and spread with butter and avocado.
4. Top with pork and egg mixture; garnish with hot sauce.

Pork Ragu Pasta Recipe Directions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce with 1 lb shredded pork (and freeze together).
2. Thaw in the fridge or microwave before reheating on the stove.
3. Add salt and pepper; serve over pasta with parmesan and parsley.

Pork, Bean, and Cheese Burrito Recipe Directions

1. Combine 2 cups pork with 1 can black beans, 1 cup salsa, and 2 cups shredded cheese.
2. Lay out eight burrito-size tortilla and divide mixture among them.
3. Freeze the tortillas.
4. Reheat in the microwave for around three minutes when ready to eat.