Whole30 Barbecue Pulled Pork
Elevate your meal prep with this tender and flavorful Whole30 Barbecue Pulled Pork recipe, the perfect way to enjoy a healthier take on a classic comfort food! Made with a spice-rubbed pork shoulder and cooked low and slow in a savory combination of Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and no-sugar-added chicken broth, this dish guarantees juicy, fall-apart perfection without any added sweeteners or artificial ingredients. Aromatic sautéed onions and garlic infuse every bite, while a touch of cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick. Whether served atop a baked sweet potato or accompanied by your favorite compliant sides, this slow-cooker masterpiece is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for meal prep, family dinners, or gatherings. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and packed with smoky, tangy goodness, this Whole30 pulled pork is a guilt-free, Paleo-friendly dinner you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Chicken broth (no sugar added)
- 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is well coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes.
Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the seared pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.
In a bowl, combine the Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it well with the sauce.
Serve the pulled pork warm with additional Whole30 sides or over a baked sweet potato.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.1 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 5642 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 252.0 g | 504% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 4815 mg | 102% | |
*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.
