Paleo BBQ Pulled Pork
Get ready to indulge in the smoky, tangy flavors of Paleo BBQ Pulled Pork, a healthier twist on the classic comfort food that's perfect for anyone following a Paleo lifestyle! This recipe brings tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder to life with a robust spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, paired with a homemade barbecue sauce made from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened applesauce, and tomato paste. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, creating melt-in-your-mouth pork that's infused with deep, savory flavor. Whether served in lettuce wraps, alongside paleo-friendly coleslaw, or atop roasted vegetables, this dish is a crowd-pleasing masterpiece that’s free of refined sugars and dairy—ideal for meal prep, dinner parties, or casual family dinners. Embrace the bold taste of Paleo barbecue today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder (bone-in)
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 6 ounces tomato paste
Instructions
Mix the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create the spice rub.
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Evenly coat the pork shoulder with the spice rub, massaging it into the meat.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, unsweetened applesauce, yellow mustard, honey, and tomato paste until thoroughly combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker, ensuring all the pork is covered.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 7-8 hours or until the pork is tender and 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, mixing it with the sauce. Allow it to absorb the sauce for an additional 15 minutes on low.
Serve the Paleo BBQ pulled pork warm as is, or enjoy it with lettuce wraps, Paleo coleslaw, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 366.0 g | 469% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.5 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 7431 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.7 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.0 g | ||
| Protein | 337.3 g | 675% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 30.0 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 7048 mg | 150% | |
*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.
