Lupin Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

(27)

Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much more satisfying than this — a beautifully spiced shoulder braised low and slow until it practically falls apart on its own. The rub layers turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano for a warmly aromatic crust that develops even further after a long sear in coconut oil before the crockpot does its thing. Coconut aminos stand in for soy-based sauces, keeping the whole dish free from legume-derived ingredients without sacrificing that savory depth you'd expect from a good braise. Bone broth and apple cider vinegar round out the cooking liquid, adding richness and a gentle tang that soaks back into every shred of meat. Pulling the pork at 195°F means the collagen has fully broken down, so you get that melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes this kind of dish so craveable. It's the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with an incredible smell all day and then delivers completely at the table — serve it over rice, tucked into lettuce cups, or straight from the pot with a scatter of fresh parsley.

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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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