Cashew Free Coconut Aminos & Ginger Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much better than this — deeply savory, tender enough to fall apart with two forks, and layered with warm ginger, garlic, and turmeric in every bite. The braising liquid is where the magic happens: coconut aminos bring a rich, slightly sweet umami depth, while apple cider vinegar and honey balance things out into something genuinely craveable. A good hard sear before the slow cooker goes in locks in color and flavor, and those browned bits scraped into the braising liquid make the final sauce even better. After eight hours on low, the collagen breaks down completely and the pork shreds into silky, juice-soaked strands that are impossible to resist. Tree nut allergies can make a lot of Asian-inspired sauces feel off-limits, but every ingredient here is naturally free of cashews and cashew-derived products — no swaps or substitutions needed. Finish it with fresh scallions and cilantro for a little brightness, and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that works over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or honestly just eaten straight from the pot.
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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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