Chestnut 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 built around coconut aminos, which brings a rich, slightly sweet umami depth without any soy, and it mingles with bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey to create something genuinely crave-worthy. Searing the pork first in coconut oil locks in a gorgeous crust before the slow cooker does its low-and-slow magic over eight hours. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The shredded meat gets tossed back into those concentrated juices, meaning every strand is coated in that glossy, gingery sauce. Finish it with fresh scallions and cilantro for a little brightness, and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that works just as well on a weeknight as it does for a weekend gathering.
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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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