Gelatin Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā a fragrant, fall-apart shoulder bathed in warm spices and a savory-sweet braising liquid that does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day. The rub of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano gives the meat a deeply aromatic crust before it even hits the slow cooker, thanks to a quick sear in coconut oil that locks in serious flavor. Coconut aminos and a touch of honey round out the braising liquid alongside bone broth and apple cider vinegar, so every shred of pork is coated in something genuinely complex and delicious. For anyone navigating a gelatin-free approach, this recipe is naturally in the clear ā no packets, no thickeners, no hidden additives anywhere in the ingredient list. The long, low cook time lets the pork's natural collagen break down on its own, producing that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture without any shortcuts. Once you shred it back into those gorgeous juices, you've got a versatile, crowd-pleasing protein that works beautifully over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled onto whatever base you love most.
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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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