Pecan Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

(27)

Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much more satisfying than this — deeply savory, fall-apart tender, and layered with warm spice from turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The coconut oil sear before the long braise builds a gorgeous crust that locks in flavor, and by the time the crockpot is done with it, the meat practically shreds itself. Coconut aminos and a touch of honey in the braising liquid add a subtle sweet-savory depth that makes every bite feel a little special. Tree nut allergies can make a lot of tropical-inspired dishes feel off-limits, but everything here — from the coconut oil to the coconut aminos — is derived from coconut, which is botanically a fruit and entirely separate from tree nuts like pecans. The bone broth and apple cider vinegar round out the braising liquid into something rich and tangy, and the whole thing comes together with almost no hands-on effort. Pile it over rice, stuff it into lettuce wraps, or just eat it straight from the slow cooker with a fork — no judgment. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole dish and makes it look far fancier than the effort involved.

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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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