Paleo Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork
Tender, juicy, and packed with bold flavors, this Paleo Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly aligns with your clean-eating lifestyle. Made with a rich blend of seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano, combined with the tang of cider vinegar and the savory depth of chicken broth, every bite bursts with delicious complexity. The pork shoulder is seared to lock in flavor before slow-cooking to perfection for 8 hours, resulting in meat so tender it effortlessly shreds with a fork. Ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or gatherings, this recipe serves eight and pairs perfectly with lettuce wraps or other Paleo-friendly sides. Whether you're new to Paleo or a seasoned pro, this slow-cooked pulled pork recipe is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a small amount to ensure moistness during cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork, ensuring an even coat on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the pork shoulder and sear each side until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer the seared pork to the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine the cider vinegar and chicken broth, then pour over the pork in the slow cooker.
Cover and set the slow cooker to low heat. Cook for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board.
Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mix with the accumulated juices, and let it sit on the warm setting for an additional 30 minutes to absorb more flavors.
Serve the pulled pork piled over a bed of lettuce or alongside your favorite Paleo-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 392.5 g | 503% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.6 g | 658% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1452 mg | 484% | |
| Sodium | 6496 mg | 282% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 333.0 g | 666% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 5659 mg | 120% | |
*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.
