Mediterranean Diet Friendly Coconut Aminos & Ginger Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Coconut Aminos & Ginger Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked until it practically falls apart, this pulled pork gets deep, savory flavor from a garlic-and-ginger braising liquid built on coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey. The pork shoulder is seared hard first for a golden crust, then simmered low and slow with turmeric and bone broth until it's completely fork-tender and easy to shred. Every bit of that braising liquid gets tossed back through the meat before serving, so each forkful stays juicy and packed with flavor. A scatter of fresh scallions and cilantro on top adds brightness and a little crunch to finish things off. It's an easy hands-off dinner that leans on real, whole ingredients rather than heavy sauces or fillers, making it a smart, satisfying choice for a Mediterranean-style table. Pile it onto a plate with vegetables or grains and you've got a complete, flavor-forward meal with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the pork

3 lb bone-in pork shoulder (boston butt)
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Chef's tip
Use the same weight of boneless chicken thighs and cut them as directed. For thin slices, skewers, stir-fries, or frying, cook to 165°F (74°C). For covered braises, cook about 45 minutes; for a slow cooker, use 3 to 4 hours on low.
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
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
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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