Paleo Pulled Pork Sliders
Satisfy your cravings with these flavorful Paleo Pulled Pork Sliders, a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of coconut sugar, paprika, cumin, and chili powder, the tender pork shoulder is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory apple cider vinegar and bone broth base. This low-carb recipe trades traditional buns for crisp butter lettuce leaves, creating a fresh, gluten-free serving vessel for the juicy pulled pork. Topped with crunchy coleslaw, thinly sliced apple, and a tangy drizzle of Dijon mustard, these sliders are easy to assemble and ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Whether you're following a paleo lifestyle or simply looking for a wholesome meal packed with bold flavors, these sliders will become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup bone broth
- 12 butter lettuce leaves
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create a rub.
Rub the spice mixture onto the pork shoulder thoroughly, ensuring even coverage.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker.
Pour apple cider vinegar and bone broth over the pork.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board.
Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
For the sliders, wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves.
In each leaf, place some pulled pork, a spoonful of coleslaw mix, a few slices of apple, and a drizzle of dijon mustard.
Fold the lettuce wrap gently and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.8 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1201 mg | 400% | |
| Sodium | 6663 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 342.1 g | 684% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 7890 mg | 168% | |
*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.
