Pistachio Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā deeply savory, fall-apart tender, and layered with warm spice from turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon. The coconut oil sear before the long braise locks in a gorgeous crust, and then the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while your kitchen fills with an incredible aroma. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar bring a subtle tang and depth to the braising liquid that makes every shred of pork taste like it came from a serious kitchen. Because the whole dish is built from whole-food pantry staples, there's zero concern about sneaky nut-based ingredients hiding in a sauce or spice blend ā everything here is straightforward and clean. The collagen in the pork shoulder breaks down beautifully over eight hours, giving you that silky, pull-apart texture that's genuinely hard to achieve any other way. Serve it over rice, tucked into lettuce wraps, or piled onto a plate with a scatter of fresh parsley for a little brightness. It's the kind of low-effort, high-reward meal that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.
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6 servings
- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder (boston butt), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 Ā½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Ā½ 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 2ā3 minutes, until deeply browned on all sides, about 10ā12 minutes total. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker insert.
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