Oats 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 — deeply savory, fall-apart tender, and perfumed with warm spices like turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The pork shoulder gets a thorough spice rub before it's seared in coconut oil to build a rich, caramelized crust, and then it low-and-slow braises in a braising liquid of bone broth, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and a touch of honey. That combination creates a glossy, complex sauce that soaks back into the shredded meat for maximum flavor in every bite. Because every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and oat-free, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers that sneak into so many store-bought sauces and seasoning blends. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, so you can walk away and come back to a kitchen that smells absolutely incredible. Pile it over rice, stuff it into lettuce wraps, or serve it straight from the pot with a scatter of fresh parsley — it's the kind of versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe you'll come back to again and again.

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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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