Rice Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork

Total time8 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time8 hr

4.5

(27)

Slow-cooked and deeply savory, this pulled pork is the kind of set-it-and-forget-it meal that makes a weeknight feel effortless. The pork shoulder gets rubbed down with a warm blend of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano before being seared until deeply golden — that step alone builds a flavor foundation that carries through the entire eight-hour cook. Coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and bone broth create a braising liquid that's tangy, slightly sweet, and rich without relying on any grain-based sauces or thickeners. For anyone navigating a rice-free lifestyle, this kind of recipe is a genuine win because the shredded meat is naturally saucy and satisfying all on its own — no grain base required to make it feel like a complete meal. Serve it over roasted vegetables, tucked into lettuce wraps, or alongside a crisp slaw and you've got something that feels indulgent without any of the usual compromises. The slow cooker does the heavy lifting while the collagen breaks down and the pork becomes fall-apart tender, so the result is always juicy and never dry. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and pulls the whole dish together beautifully.

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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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