Low Sodium Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork
Transform your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and tender Low Sodium Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork recipe. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this dish swaps out traditional salt-heavy ingredients for a bold, aromatic spice blend featuring paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and a hint of chili powder. A splash of apple cider vinegar, unsalted chicken broth, and liquid smoke perfectly balance the flavors, while the low-and-slow cooking method ensures melt-in-your-mouth results. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off 8-hour slow cook, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal effortlessly ready to serve. Enjoy it in sandwiches, tacos, or over a fresh salad for a heart-healthy and delicious twist on classic pulled pork.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and chili powder.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, unsalted chicken broth, and liquid smoke. Pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the pork.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large serving dish.
Using two forks, shred the pork, discarding any large pieces of fat.
Pour some of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker over the shredded pork to moisten, stirring to combine. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 366.4 g | 470% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.5 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 333.0 g | 666% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 5670 mg | 121% | |
*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.
