Name: Mustard Crusted Slow Cooker Buzhenyna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 10 slices
Cuisine: Ukrainian cuisine
Ingredients: 2.5 kg pork shoulder (boneless); 0.5 cup dijon mustard; 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed); 1 tbsp paprika (sweet or smoked); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup chicken broth

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Prep: 15 min • Cook: 480 min. An easier, modern twist on Buzhenyna, this recipe uses a slow cooker for maximum tenderness. A robust mustard and spice crust adds depth, making it a flavorful cold cut or warm meal, perfect for any occasion.

Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 8 hrs
Total time: 8 hrs 15 min
Servings: 10
Course: Main
Complexity: Easy

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Nutrition

Servings: 10
Serving size (imperial): 8.8 oz

Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g	Total (10 servings)
Calories	480.5 kcal	192.2 kcal	4,805 kcal
Protein	36.2 g	14.5 g	362 g
Fat	30.1 g	12 g	301 g
Carbs	7.5 g	3 g	75 g

Tips

For deeper flavor, marinate the pork with the mustard crust overnight in the refrigerator before slo
Resist the urge to open the slow cooker lid during cooking; it significantly slows down the cooking
Serve buzhenyna thinly sliced as a cold cut, or warm with mashed potatoes, horseradish, or pickled v