Celery 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 and turmeric in every single bite. The braising liquid is where the magic really happens: coconut aminos bring a rich, slightly sweet umami depth that keeps things completely free of soy and the hidden additives that sneak into so many store-bought sauces. A hit of apple cider vinegar and honey balance the whole thing out, while fresh and ground ginger stack on top of each other for that bold, aromatic punch. Searing the pork shoulder before it goes into the slow cooker builds a caramelized crust that infuses the braising liquid with incredible flavor over those eight hours of low, slow cooking. By the time you shred it, the collagen has fully broken down and the meat practically melts into the juices it's been swimming in all day. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from celery and celery derivatives — no spice blends, no mystery stocks, just clean, whole-food components you can verify at a glance. Finish it with scallions and fresh cilantro and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that works over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or honestly eaten straight from the slow cooker.
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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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