Keto Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork
Dive into the world of hearty comfort food with this Keto Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork recipe—perfect for low-carb enthusiasts seeking bold flavors and tender, juicy meat. This dish features a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder, rubbed with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, then slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke marinade. The patient low-and-slow cooking process results in succulent, fork-tender pork that’s ideal for shredding. Enjoy it on a bed of keto coleslaw, tucked into low-carb tortillas, or as a savory standalone dish. With minimal hands-on prep and a satisfying outcome, this keto-friendly pulled pork is a crowd-pleaser that makes meal planning effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Start by rinsing the pork shoulder under cold running water and pat it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper to create a rub.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork shoulder in the hot skillet until it is browned on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker.
In a measuring cup, mix the apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and water. Pour this mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large platter or cutting board.
Use two forks to shred the pork, removing any large pieces of fat.
Strain the cooking juices from the slow cooker, skim off excess fat, and add enough back into the meat to keep it moist and flavorful.
Serve the pulled pork warm, perhaps with a side of keto-friendly coleslaw or in low-carb tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.8 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 41.0 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*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.
