Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork
Get ready to savor the smoky, tangy flavors of Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Made with tender boneless pork shoulder seasoned with an irresistible blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders, this recipe is elevated by a homemade barbecue sauce crafted from apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, and a hint of cayenne. Perfectly seared and cooked low and slow for hours, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and infused with bold flavors. Ideal for those following a Paleo lifestyle, this dish skips processed sugars and keeps it natural, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Serve it warm in lettuce wraps or alongside your favorite Paleo-friendly sides for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s bursting with smoky goodness. This recipe is a must-try for barbecue lovers craving a wholesome twist on a classic dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Start by patting the pork shoulder dry using paper towels. This helps in getting a good sear.
In a small bowl, combine sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well covered.
In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Place the seared pork in a slow cooker.
For the barbecue sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper. Once mixed, add water to thin out the sauce slightly.
Pour the prepared barbecue sauce over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is fully tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to pull the pork into shreds.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until fully coated.
Serve the Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork warm, either on its own or in lettuce wraps for a complete Paleo meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.0 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.7 g | 594% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 6148 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.2 g | ||
| Protein | 254.6 g | 509% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 6154 mg | 131% | |
*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.
