Artificial Flavors Free Coconut Aminos & Ginger Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much better than this — deeply savory, fall-apart tender, and layered with warm ginger, garlic, and turmeric in every single bite. The braising liquid is where the magic happens: coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, delivering that rich, umami depth without any of the synthetic flavor additives that sneak into so many bottled condiments and marinades. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of honey round out the sauce with brightness and just a touch of natural sweetness, while fresh grated ginger keeps everything tasting vibrant and clean. Searing the pork first builds a gorgeous crust, and then the slow cooker does the heavy lifting over eight hours until the collagen breaks down and the meat shreds effortlessly with two forks. Every ingredient here is straightforward and real — bone broth, whole spices, fresh aromatics — so you're not left guessing what's actually in your dinner. Finished with sliced scallions and a scatter of fresh cilantro, it's the kind of meal that looks and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen, even though most of that time was completely hands-off.
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6 servings
For the pork
- 3 lb bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the braising liquid
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- ½ cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork shoulder completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, 1 tsp turmeric, and ground ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all surfaces of the pork.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork shoulder and sear, turning with tongs, for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned on all surfaces. Transfer the seared pork to a 6-quart slow cooker.
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