Gut Friendly Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked until it practically falls apart on its own, this pulled pork is deeply savory, warmly spiced, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The rub leans on turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon ā ingredients known for their gut-supportive properties ā while bone broth adds collagen-rich liquid that keeps everything tender and nourishing from the inside out. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that umami depth without the digestive irritants that can come with conventional condiments. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the braising liquid and helps balance the richness of the pork shoulder, so the final result tastes complex without being heavy. Searing the meat first builds a caramelized crust that makes the slow cooker magic even more rewarding when you lift the lid eight hours later. The shredded pork gets stirred back into its own juices, so every bite is saucy and full of flavor ā no extra sauce needed. Serve it over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or straight from the pot with a handful of fresh parsley on top.
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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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