Gut Friendly 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 spice from fresh ginger, turmeric, and garlic. The braising liquid is where the real magic happens, combining coconut aminos (a soy-free, gut-friendlier swap for soy sauce), nourishing bone broth, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for a rich, slightly tangy sauce that soaks right back into the shredded meat. Searing the pork first builds a caramelized crust that adds serious depth before it ever hits the slow cooker. Eight hours on low gives the collagen time to fully break down, which means melt-in-your-mouth texture and a broth that's naturally rich in the kind of gelatin that supports a happy gut. Every ingredient here is intentional — nothing processed, no hidden additives, just clean, whole-food building blocks that happen to taste incredible together. Finish it with fresh scallions and cilantro for a bright pop of flavor, and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for meal prep.
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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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