Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSalt + SmokePulled Pork, Falafel, Fried Jalapeno Cheddar Bologna Or Pulled Chicken Recipe

Pulled Pork, Falafel, Fried Jalapeno Cheddar Bologna Or Pulled Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Salt + Smoke
Time3h
Serves6

Make Pulled Pork, Falafel, Fried Jalapeno Cheddar Bologna Or Pulled Chicken Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Fried Jalapeno Cheddar Bologna

Method

Pulled Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the Sauce

    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  4. 4

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker. Keep warm until serving.

Falafel

  1. 5

    Soak the Chickpeas

    Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight. Drain and rinse before using.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, combine soaked chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, and salt. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 7

    Shape the Falafel

    Form the mixture into small balls or patties and place them on a plate.

  4. 8

    Fry the Falafel

    Heat oil in a deep skillet. Fry the falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Fried Jalapeno Cheddar Bologna

  1. 9

    Prepare the Bologna

    Slice the bologna sausage into thick rounds.

  2. 10

    Add Jalapenos and Cheese

    Place sliced jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the bologna rounds.

  3. 11

    Fry the Bologna

    Heat oil in a skillet. Fry the bologna slices over medium heat until cheese is melted and bologna is browned, about 3-5 minutes per side.

Pulled Chicken

  1. 12

    Prepare the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then place them in a slow cooker.

  2. 13

    Add Ingredients

    Add chopped onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker.

  3. 14

    Cook the Chicken

    Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.

  4. 15

    Shred the Chicken

    Once cooked, shred the chicken with forks and mix it with the sauce in the slow cooker. Keep warm until serving.

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