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title: Smoky Pork Rice Bowls
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/smoky-pork-rice-bowls-638fa55d19db52d655017ffa
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 15 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Eggs, Milk]
tags: [New, Easy Prep, Quick]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 966
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the sweet-and-spicy combo, though some found it too sweet or acidic
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, perfect for weeknight dinners
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/smoky-pork-rice-bowls.avif"
---

Halve, peel, and thinly slice @shallot{1%unit}. In a #small microwave-safe bowl{}, combine shallot, half the @white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, ½ tsp @sugar{1%tsp}, ½ tsp water, and a pinch of salt. Microwave until shallot is slightly softened ~{30%seconds} to ~{40%seconds}. Drain pickled shallot, reserving pickling liquid in bowl.

Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @ground pork{1%lb}; using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom ~{2%minutes} to ~{3%minutes}. Season with @smoked paprika{1%tsp}, a big pinch of salt, and @black pepper{1%pinch}. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until cooked through ~{1%minute} to ~{3%minutes}.

While pork cooks, massage @microwaveable jasmine rice{2%unit} in package to break up. Partially open package and insert 1 tbsp @butter{1%tbsp}. Microwave according to package instructions ~{90%seconds}. Fluff with a fork. In a #large bowl{}, combine @red cabbage and carrot mix{6%oz}, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, remaining vinegar, and ½ tsp sugar. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Add @BBQ sauce{3%tbsp} and @sweet Thai chili sauce{2%tbsp} to bowl with reserved pickling liquid; stir to combine. Divide rice and coleslaw between bowls. Top rice with pork and pickled shallot. Drizzle bowls with sweet chili BBQ sauce and serve.