Lactose Free Carolina Pulled Pork

Total time13 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time5 hr

4.7

(25)

Slow-braised pulled pork is one of those dishes that feels like pure comfort, and this version delivers big flavor without a drop of dairy anywhere in sight. The pork shoulder gets a fragrant dry rub of turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, and Ceylon cinnamon before an overnight rest in the fridge, which means the spices have plenty of time to work their way deep into the meat. Coconut oil stands in for butter when searing, giving the exterior a gorgeous golden crust before the whole thing goes low and slow in the oven. The braising liquid — apple cider vinegar, bone broth, and a touch of honey — keeps everything moist and tangy in true Carolina fashion, and reducing it at the end creates a glossy, flavor-packed sauce to toss right through the shredded meat. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. The result is fork-tender, pull-apart pork that's bold, a little smoky-sweet, and completely satisfying on its own or piled high however you like to serve it.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the pork

4 lb bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt)
2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
2 tbsp coconut oil

For the braising liquid

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
1 tbsp honey
½ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine the 2 tsp salt, turmeric, ginger, thyme, oregano, and Ceylon cinnamon for the rub. Pat the pork shoulder completely dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture all over the surface, pressing it into any crevices. Place the rubbed pork on a plate, cover loosely, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

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