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February 23, 2018

Cook Once Eat All Week with Pulled Pork

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I’m showing you how simple it is to slow cook a big batch of pulled pork in this first ‘Cook Once Eat All Week’ series. Thank you to the Ohio Pork Council for sponsoring this post.

collage of pulled pork recipes - pork enchiladas, pork teriyaki bowls, bbq pork quesadillas

What’s that old saying – if you fail to plan you plan to fail? As a creative-type person I’ve never been great at planning things ahead but I’m trying to develop strategies to make planning easier for myself. Like this plan for Cook Once Eat All Week where I use my slow cooker to make a big batch of shredded meat – in this case pulled pork – and then portion it out for dinners all week.

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slow cooked pork portioned into individual meal prep containers

Like me you probably think of pulled pork as BBQ but a Pork Butt (also called a Boston Butt or Pork Shoulder) can be so versatile. In fact I prefer pulled pork over chicken in meals like enchiladas. A nice cut of pork from your butcher doesn’t need much to slow cook into a pile of juicy and delicious shredded meat. Just some lemon juice, an apple and salt.

whole pork butt after being slow cooked in the slow cooker

Watch how I cook once and eat all week with pork:

I specifically developed three simple meals for this shredded pork. I’m not even really sure I can call them recipes they are that easy: Pork Enchiladas, Pork Teriyaki Bowls and BBQ Pork Quesadillas. I use help from the store for my sauces, a can of black beans, a can of corn, some shredded cheese, tortillas, rice and broccoli. These meals are economical as well as convenient for on-the-go families like ours. 

close up of individual pork enchilada on gray plate with fork

Pork Enchiladas:

  • about one pound of shredded pork (see recipe below)
  • one can of black beans, drained
  • six ounces of shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • jar or pouch of enchilada sauce (this one is my favorite)
  • four 10-inch tortillas
  • Mix the pork, beans and cheese – divide evenly among tortillas and roll – place in greased baking dish – top with enchilada sauce – top with more shredded cheese if desired – bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes

close up of pork teriyaki bowl in off-white bowl with fork

Pork Teriyaki Bowls:

  • about one pound of shredded pork (see recipe below)
  • one bunch of broccoli (roasted or steamed) – or use another favorite family vegetable
  • your favorite Teriyaki sauce
  • cooked rice
  • Stir together the pork and broccoli with enough Teriyaki sauce to coat – serve atop cooked rice

close up of bbq pork quesadilla on gray plate with smear of bbq sauce

BBQ Pork Quesadillas:

  • about one pound of shredded pork (see recipe below)
  • one can of corn, drained
  • eight ounces of shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • your favorite BBQ sauce
  • four 10-inch tortillas
  • Mix together the pork, corn and cheese with enough BBQ sauce to coat – divide mixture evenly among four tortillas – fold in half and brown in a buttered skillet until cheese is melted

Tips to Cook Once Eat All Week with Pulled Pork:

  • I used a five-pound pork butt for this recipe – the fat helps to keep the meat moist while cooking but I discarded the cooked fat as I was shredding the pork
  • These containers are terrific for storing the pulled pork until ready to use
  • This recipe yielded enough pork for five meals – for more recipes scroll down to the end of this post

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Pulled Pork for Meal Prep
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Pulled Pork (for meal prep)

I'm showing you how simple it is to slow cook a big batch of pulled pork in this Cook Once Eat All Week series.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 8 hours hours
Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings 20
Calories 305kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 5-pound pork butt (also known as Boston butt or pork shoulder)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 apple
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place the pork into a 6 or 8 quart slow cooker. Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the top of the pork. Slice and core the apple and place on top of the pork. Sprinkle the top of the pork with the salt.
  • Cook on LOW for 8 - 10 hours. Shred the meat, being sure to discard the apple skins, fat and bone. Portion the meat into five separate containers (about 3/4 - 1 pound each) for meals.
  • Shredded pork can be stored in air-tight containers for up to one week in the refrigerator or up to one month in the freezer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal

MORE DINNER RECIPES USING PULLED PORK:

  • Pork Cubano Sliders
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Hash with Spring Vegetables
  • Creamy Pulled Pork Pasta
  • Loaded Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 Cook One Eat All Week with Slow Cooker Pork | Foodtastic Mom #ad #ohpork

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  1. Natalie says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I love meal prep ideas and I love pulled pork! Looks absolutely delicious and perfect for weekdays 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Thank you Natalie

      Reply
  2. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:43 am

    5 stars
    Pork shoulders make so much – it’s good to have a plan on how to use all the meat, if you aren’t cooking for a crowd. It’s only my husband and I, so usually when I get a pork shoulder, I’ll cut it in half and freeze the other half. And we still have 3 days of leftovers.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      I made these three meals (for video and photo purposes) and then frozen my two other containers!

      Reply
  3. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    February 23, 2018 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    So many good ideas! I love having leftover pulled pork in the fridge and this will be a great resource hanging ON my fridge!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      So glad to hear!

      Reply
  4. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    February 23, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Oh wow, this post has my name written all over it…I am the worst when it comes to planning meals, but this I can do! And those enchiladas are to die for :)))

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks Sue – it was a toss up but the enchiladas were my favorite. The rice bowl was my daughter’s favorite – she even took some in a thermos for lunch today.

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    February 23, 2018 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    Ooooh I made pulled pork for the week recently too! Used it for sandwiches and nachos, but was just thinking I needed some new ideas for how to use it. It is such a delicious time saver! I love these ideas.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 23, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you Ann!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake says

    February 23, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    What a great idea! I usually think about meal prep in terms of specific recipes, but I love how you show how to make one simple pulled pork recipe and then explain how to use it throughout the week. It makes it that much easier to prep for the week!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:03 am

      Thank you! Yes I am trying to think outside the box a bit and just plan around one type of meat.

      Reply
  7. Pam Greer says

    February 23, 2018 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, I love this idea!! The pulled pork sounds so good and I love all the ways you used it!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:03 am

      Thank you so much Pam!

      Reply
  8. Dana says

    February 23, 2018 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    Great post and great recipes. Whenever my husband smokes a pork butt, it lasts for a long time! So it’s great to have all of these options. Not that eating it straight out of the container isn’t good, but you know 😉

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 24, 2018 at 12:02 am

      Trust me I was taking all kinds of bites of just the pork while I was filming 🙂 And my next purchase is a smoker!

      Reply
  9. Kate | Veggie Desserts says

    February 24, 2018 at 2:55 am

    5 stars
    What great meal prep ideas. Such a great way to make weeknights a little easier!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 24, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Kate!

      Reply
  10. Lucy Parissi says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:40 am

    My whole family is a huge fan of pulled pork – great serving suggestions too, can’t wait to try

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 27, 2018 at 11:03 am

      Thank you Lucy!

      Reply
  11. Hadia says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Looks so easy to put together, yet so delicious! Enjoyed watching the video too!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Thank you Hadia!

      Reply
  12. Kelly says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    What great ideas! My sons love pulled pork.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      February 28, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  13. Richa Gupta says

    March 2, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    This looks great, such a perfect dinner idea!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 3, 2018 at 10:44 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Lisa D says

    December 5, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    4 stars
    The Enchiladas made with left over pork shoulder came out awesome! Thanks – I wouldn’t have known to make that recipe.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      December 5, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Great – so happy to hear this!

      Reply
  15. Liren | Kitchen Confidante says

    May 30, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Love all the wonderful ideas to enjoy pulled pork all week long!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 30, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Toni says

    May 30, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great idea for busy nights!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 30, 2019 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you, I agree!

      Reply
  17. Ashley F says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    I am loving all of the meals that you can get out of this

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 31, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Sandra says

    May 3, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    How timely to find this site. I just cooked a ten-pound butt and was wanting something yummy to do with it. Now I have multiple ideas. Thanks!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      May 5, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Glad to hear this. Enjoy!

      Reply

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