Barley Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā deeply savory, fall-apart tender, and perfumed with warm spices like turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The beauty of this recipe is in its simplicity: a quick sear to build a gorgeous crust, then a long, low cook in a fragrant blend of bone broth, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and honey that keeps every shred of meat incredibly juicy. Coconut aminos stand in for soy-based sauces, meaning the whole dish stays completely free of grain-derived additives without sacrificing any of that rich, umami depth. Because the liquid gets stirred back through the shredded pork at the end, nothing goes to waste ā you get a saucy, glossy pull that tastes like it came from a serious barbecue joint. It's the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible smell while you go about your day, and requires almost no hands-on effort once the lid goes on. Serve it over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled onto a grain-free flatbread with a scatter of fresh parsley for a little brightness.
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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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