Citrus Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

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Citrus Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked pulled pork is one of those deeply satisfying meals that feels like it took serious effort — but your crockpot does almost all the work. The pork shoulder gets rubbed down with a warming blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano before a quick sear locks in a gorgeous crust, and then it braises low and slow for eight hours until it practically falls apart on its own. Coconut aminos and a touch of honey bring a subtle savory-sweet depth to the braising liquid, while apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness without any citrus fruit in sight. That last detail matters more than it sounds — so many pulled pork recipes lean on orange juice or lime to build flavor, but this one proves you don't need any of it. The collagen in the shoulder breaks down completely by the time it hits 195°F, giving you impossibly tender, juicy shreds that soak up every drop of those fragrant cooking juices. It's the kind of recipe that fills your whole kitchen with an aroma that makes everyone wander in asking when dinner is ready. Pile it over rice, tuck it into lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.

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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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