Eggless Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

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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 warm, fragrant blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano before being seared until deeply golden, which builds a rich, caramelized crust that infuses every strand of meat. A braising liquid of bone broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and honey keeps things savory, tangy, and just barely sweet as everything slowly breaks down over eight hours. By the time you shred it, the collagen has fully melted into the juices, giving you impossibly tender, saucy pulled pork that coats itself perfectly when stirred back into the pot. Since the whole recipe relies on whole-food pantry staples — no eggs, no hidden binders, no store-bought sauces with mystery ingredients — it's a genuinely clean, fuss-free option for anyone navigating egg-free cooking without sacrificing flavor. Pile it over rice, tuck it into lettuce wraps, or serve it straight from the slow cooker with a scatter of fresh parsley for a little brightness. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.

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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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