Almond Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā tender, shreddable meat infused with warm spices and a savory-sweet braising liquid that does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day. The rub combines turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano for a deeply aromatic crust that develops even further after that initial sear in coconut oil. Coconut aminos and a touch of honey bring a subtle sweetness to the bone broth base, while apple cider vinegar keeps everything bright and balanced. One of the best things about this recipe is that every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify ā no hidden nut derivatives, no ambiguous "natural flavors" to second-guess at the grocery store. The low-and-slow cook time breaks down the collagen in the pork shoulder until it practically falls apart on its own, giving you that melt-in-your-mouth texture that's hard to achieve any other way. Pile it over rice, tuck it into lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the slow cooker with a fork ā no judgment here.
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6 servings
- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder (boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Ā½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all surfaces.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork shoulder and sear, turning every 2ā3 minutes, until deeply browned on all sides, about 10ā12 minutes total. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker insert.
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