Mustard Free Maple Garlic Pulled Pork

Slow-braised pulled pork is one of those deeply satisfying meals that fills the whole kitchen with an irresistible aroma, and this version delivers serious flavor without a drop of mustard anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than it sounds — a lot of barbecue sauces, spice blends, and even store-bought broths sneak mustard in where you'd least expect it, so building the sauce from scratch here is the smart move. The braising liquid is built on coconut aminos, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth, which come together into something glossy, savory, and just a little sweet. A warm spice rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the pork shoulder a gorgeous crust before it ever hits the Dutch oven, and a long, low braise does the rest of the work for you. After several hours in the oven, the meat shreds apart effortlessly and soaks up every bit of that reduced, sticky sauce. It's the kind of dish that tastes like it took real effort but mostly just required patience — and a good pot.

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