Seed Oil 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, garlic, and a touch of honey that caramelizes into something genuinely crave-worthy. The braising liquid is built around coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, which means you skip the industrial seed oils and additives that sneak into so many bottled condiments and marinades. Coconut oil handles the searing step beautifully, giving the pork a rich, golden crust before it ever hits the slow cooker. From there, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and turmeric do all the heavy lifting over eight hours, breaking down the collagen until the meat shreds with almost no effort. The result is juicy, saucy pulled pork that tastes like it came from somewhere far more complicated than your kitchen counter. Finish it with scallions and cilantro for a little brightness, and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that works over rice, stuffed into lettuce cups, or honestly just eaten straight from the slow cooker with a fork.
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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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