Caffeine Free Carolina Pulled Pork

Slow-braised pork shoulder is one of those dishes that fills the whole house with an irresistible aroma, and this version delivers every bit of that comfort. A fragrant dry rub of turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, and Ceylon cinnamon gets pressed into the meat and left to work overnight, building deep flavor before the pork ever hits the heat. The braising liquid — apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and a touch of honey — keeps everything moist and tangy while the Dutch oven does the heavy lifting low and slow in the oven. Once the pork hits that fork-tender sweet spot, the braising liquid gets reduced into a glossy, savory sauce that gets tossed right back through the shredded meat. Every ingredient here is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written. It's the kind of pull-apart, saucy pork that's equally at home piled onto a plate or tucked into whatever you're serving alongside it. Fresh parsley scattered on top at the end adds a bright, clean finish that ties the whole thing together beautifully.

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