Turkey Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pork shoulder gets an aromatic, tropical-leaning makeover here, braised low and slow until it practically falls apart at the touch of a fork. The spice rub ā turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano ā builds serious depth before the meat even hits the slow cooker, and searing it first in coconut oil locks in a gorgeous crust that makes the final shred incredibly flavorful. Coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar bring a savory-tangy punch to the braising liquid, while a spoonful of honey rounds everything out without tipping it into sweetness. After eight hours on low, the collagen fully breaks down and the pork becomes meltingly tender, soaking up every drop of those fragrant juices. Skimming the cooking liquid and stirring the shredded meat back in is the move that takes this from good to genuinely craveable. It's a brilliant option when you want a crowd-pleasing pulled protein that steers completely clear of poultry ā no substitutions or workarounds needed, just straightforward pork done beautifully. Scatter some fresh parsley on top and serve it however you like.
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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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