Caffeine Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

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Caffeine Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much more satisfying than this — tender, shreddable meat bathed in a fragrant blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano. The whole thing comes together in a crockpot, so you do a little prep work upfront and come home to something that smells absolutely incredible. A quick sear in coconut oil before the low-and-slow cook gives the pork a deeply browned crust that adds serious flavor to every bite. The braising liquid — bone broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey — keeps the meat impossibly juicy while building a rich, savory-sweet sauce worth every drop. Because this recipe skips coffee, tea, chocolate, and any other caffeine-containing ingredients entirely, it's a completely clean option for anyone managing their intake without sacrificing a single bit of comfort-food satisfaction. After eight hours on low, the collagen breaks down and the pork shreds effortlessly with two forks, then gets stirred right back into those gorgeous cooking juices. A scatter of fresh parsley on top is all it needs before serving.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 lb boneless pork shoulder (boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
½ 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 2–3 minutes, until deeply browned on all sides, about 10–12 minutes total. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker insert.

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