High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much better than this — a deeply spiced, fall-apart tender shoulder that practically shreds itself after a long, lazy day in the crockpot. The seasoning blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano builds serious flavor without relying on any packaged sauces or condiments that typically sneak in unwanted sweeteners. Coconut aminos and a single tablespoon of honey do all the heavy lifting in the braising liquid, keeping things naturally sweet and savory without any of the processed stuff. Searing the pork in coconut oil before it goes into the slow cooker is the move that takes this from good to genuinely great — that golden crust locks in richness and adds depth to every bite. Bone broth and apple cider vinegar round out the cooking liquid, so the shredded meat gets coated in something that actually tastes like it was made with care. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience, and the payoff — juicy, saucy pulled pork piled high and finished with fresh parsley — is absolutely worth it.

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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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