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Traeger Pulled Pork Rice Bowls

Pork shoulder smoked low and slow with Maritime Madness rubs and sauce, wrapped with butter and cider vinegar, then piled into loaded rice bowls.

TimeAll-day cook CategoryPork Watch5:36
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Method

  1. 1Coat the pork shoulder with Apple Jalapeño Hot Sauce as a binder, then season generously with Louisiana Cajun and Mighty Mesquite dry rubs.
  2. 2Smoke on the Traeger Woodridge Pro at 225°F for approximately 7 hours, until the bark is set and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. 3Transfer the pork to a foil pan with a couple knobs of butter, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and Maritime Madness Super Sauce, then cover tightly with foil.
  4. 4Continue cooking, monitoring with a MEATER probe, until the pork reaches 203°F internal.
  5. 5Rest for 2 hours, then shred into perfectly tender pulled pork.
  6. 6Build rice bowls loaded with vegetables, fresh jalapeños, the pulled pork, and an extra drizzle of Super Sauce.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Pork
Pork is a protein-rich meat that's especially high in thiamine (vitamin B1) — more than most other meats — plus B6, niacin, and selenium. Tenderloin and loin are lean; shoulder and belly are richer, so portion the fattier cuts.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Apple
Apples add natural sweetness, fibre, and vitamin C. In a brine or alongside pork they balance salt and smoke; on their own they're a low-calorie, gut-friendly fruit.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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