MSG Free Citrus & Herb Pulled Pork

Slow-braised pulled pork is already a crowd-pleaser, but this citrus-forward version takes things somewhere genuinely special — warm with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon, then brightened by fresh orange and lime juice squeezed right from the fruit. The braising liquid is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients: bone broth, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey, so there's no need to second-guess a seasoning packet or store-bought sauce hiding unwanted additives. That matters more than people realize with pulled pork, since so many shortcuts in this category rely on flavor enhancers that aren't always labeled clearly. Here, every layer of flavor comes from real aromatics — smashed garlic, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and a deeply seared crust on the pork shoulder itself. After three hours in the oven, the meat shreds effortlessly, and a quick pass under the broiler crisps the edges into something almost carnitas-like in the best possible way. Finish it with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime and you've got a showstopper that's as clean as it is deeply satisfying.

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