Nightshade Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

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Nightshade Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is one of those deeply satisfying comfort foods that can feel off-limits when you're avoiding nightshades — most versions rely on tomato-based sauces or smoky paprika-heavy rubs that are loaded with peppers. This recipe sidesteps all of that without sacrificing any of the richness or depth you'd expect. The pork shoulder gets rubbed in a warm, fragrant blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano before being seared in coconut oil until deeply golden — that crust is where so much flavor lives. Coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and bone broth create a braising liquid that's savory, slightly tangy, and just a little sweet, doing all the heavy lifting while the slow cooker does its thing over eight hours. By the time you shred the meat and stir it back into those concentrated juices, you've got something genuinely craveable — tender, saucy, and layered with flavor. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps it bright and fresh. Pile it over rice, tuck it into lettuce wraps, or eat it straight from the pot — no judgment here.

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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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