Kroger Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Shoulder with Bacon & Rice

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Shoulder Butt Bone In
• 4 slices Jimmy Dean Premium Bacon Applewood Smoked, chopped
• 1 cup Minute Instant White Rice
• 1 bag Birds Eye Steamfresh Mixed Vegetables
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; remove and chop. Reserve 1 tbsp bacon fat.
2. Sear pork shoulder in bacon fat for 2 minutes per side to brown.
3. Place pork in slow cooker with diced onion, broth, and chopped bacon.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 hours) until pork shreds easily.
5. Shred pork with two forks; discard bone.
6. Cook rice according to package directions. Steam frozen vegetables separately.
7. Divide rice among bowls, top with pulled pork and vegetables, and drizzle with cooking liquid.