Slow-cooked pork shoulder doesn't get much more satisfying than this — tender, juicy meat that crisps up under the broiler into something genuinely crave-worthy. The spice rub of turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, oregano, and thyme gives the pork a warm, layered depth that goes way beyond your average taco night. Bone broth, fresh lime juice, and apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting in the slow cooker, keeping everything moist and bright over those long, low hours of cooking. Once the pork shreds and hits the broiler with a drizzle of coconut oil, the edges caramelize into crispy, golden bits that are honestly the best part of the whole dish. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. A spoonful of the reserved braising liquid tossed back in at the end keeps the meat from drying out while still holding onto that gorgeous char. Finish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro and you've got a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
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In a small bowl, combine the salt, turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, oregano, and thyme. Pat the pork shoulder chunks dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each piece.
Scatter the smashed garlic and chopped onion across the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Nestle the seasoned pork pieces on top in a single layer as much as possible.
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