Dinner for 8
Pulled Pork Sloppy Joe Filling
$6.15for 455 minServes 8
Pork cooks with a tangy ketchup sauce in a slow cooker, then pairs with creamy carrot coleslaw and melted cheddar.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar and shredded cheese, 6 oz$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price | |
| Pork roast, 2 lb$2.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $4.98Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Carrots, 0.25 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.26Typical price | |
| Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price | |
| Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.31 | ||
Swaps
- Swap pork roast for beef chuck roastabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilMustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHot sauceSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetDinnersSlow cookerGame day
$1.54 per serving$6.15 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 8 slices white cheddar
- 2 lb pork shoulder/butt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 16 oz angel hair coleslaw
- 1 1/2 shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Cut the pork into 1-inch pieces and brown them in the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes.
- Place the pork, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, thyme, salt, pepper, and hot sauce in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, until the pork reaches 160 F.
- Mix the coleslaw, shredded carrots, mayonnaise, sugar, celery seeds, cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Shred or finely chop the cooked pork, return it to the slow cooker, and stir it into the sauce.
- Cook pork until it reaches 145 F inside, then rest it 3 minutes.
- Top the hot pork mixture with the cheddar, cover for 2 minutes to melt it, and serve with the coleslaw.
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