This recipe features smoky slow cooker pulled pork piled into roasted sweet potatoes, topped with a drizzle of BBQ yogurt sauce. It’s an easy, budget-friendly dinner or meal prep lunch that satisfies cravings without breaking the bank.
Perfect for cozy meals, this dish combines the sweetness of the potatoes with the savory flavors of pulled pork, making it a delightful option for any occasion.
Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are filled with tender, flavorful pulled pork cooked in a crockpot, providing a hearty and nutritious meal. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce (for yogurt sauce)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Season the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place it in the crockpot and pour half of the BBQ sauce over it.
- Cook the Pork: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: About 30 minutes before the pork is done, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Shred the Pork: Once cooked, remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Mix in the remaining BBQ sauce.
- Prepare the BBQ Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Assemble: Slice the baked sweet potatoes open and fill them generously with the pulled pork. Drizzle with BBQ yogurt sauce and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the stuffed sweet potatoes warm, perfect for a cozy meal or meal prep.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 450kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
