Keto Barbecue Pulled Pork
Savor the smoky, savory, and tangy flavors of this Keto Barbecue Pulled Pork, a low-carb twist on a classic comfort food. Made with perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, slow-cooked to tender perfection, this recipe delivers bold spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, enhanced by a rich sugar-free barbecue sauce and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A touch of liquid smoke brings authentic barbecue depth without the grill, while the slow cooker makes it effortlessly easy. Ideal for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this keto-friendly pulled pork pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice, low-carb buns, or a crisp salad. Packed with flavor and free of guilt, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy barbecue while sticking to your ketogenic goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup sugar-free barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the pork shoulder with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, making sure to cover all sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place the seared pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, sugar-free barbecue sauce, and liquid smoke.
Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the remaining sauce.
Let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 189.4 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1201 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 8076 mg | 351% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 323.7 g | 647% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 5241 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
