Walnut Free Crockpot Coconut Pulled Pork
Slow-cooked pulled pork doesn't get much more satisfying than this ā tender, shreddable meat infused with warm spices and a savory-sweet braising liquid that does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day. The rub combines turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, and oregano for a deeply aromatic crust, and searing the shoulder before it goes into the crockpot builds a rich, caramelized foundation that elevates the whole dish. Coconut aminos and a touch of honey give the braising liquid a subtle depth without any soy or refined sugar, and the apple cider vinegar keeps everything bright and balanced. After eight hours on low, the collagen breaks down completely, leaving you with impossibly juicy meat that practically falls apart at the touch of a fork. Tree nut concerns are a non-issue here ā every ingredient, from the coconut oil to the bone broth, is naturally free of walnuts and walnut-derived products, so there's no label-scanning anxiety involved. Pile it over rice, stuff it into lettuce wraps, or serve it straight from the slow cooker with a scatter of fresh parsley ā however you plate it, this one is a serious crowd-pleaser.
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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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