Sugar-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce
Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of this Sugar-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce, a wholesome twist on a barbecue classic. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and other aromatic spices, this tender pork shoulder slow-cooks to perfection, transforming into melt-in-your-mouth shreds. The homemade sugar-free barbecue sauce—crafted with tomato paste, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of natural sweetener—brings depth and tangy sweetness without added sugar. Ideal for a crowd, this dish serves 8 and pairs beautifully with whole grain buns, lettuce wraps, or any low-carb alternative for a guilt-free meal. Whether you're looking for keto-friendly barbecue options or just a healthier take on comfort food, this easy slow cooker recipe is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tablespoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the pork shoulder generously with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, unsweetened apple juice, and stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Mix well until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker, making sure it covers the meat evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce left in the pot to ensure it's well-coated.
Serve the pulled pork on whole grain buns, lettuce wraps, or your favorite serving style.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 858 mg | 18% | |
*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.
