Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork
Savor the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's both paleo-friendly and irresistibly flavorful. Made with tender, fall-apart pork shoulder, this dish is infused with bold, smoky spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder, then smothered in a tangy-sweet homemade barbecue sauce crafted from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and date paste—completely free of refined sugars or additives. With minimal prep and a long, slow simmer in the slow cooker, this recipe guarantees rich, mouthwatering barbecue flavor while staying 100% Whole30 compliant. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving a crowd, this pulled pork is delicious on its own, paired with crisp coleslaw, or wrapped up in lettuce cups for a refreshing twist. Healthy, easy, and utterly satisfying—this dish is a must-try for barbecue lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 cup Coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 6 oz Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp Date paste
- 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker.
In a saucepan, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, yellow mustard, minced garlic, and chopped onion.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until smooth and well combined, about 5 minutes.
Pour the BBQ sauce mix over the pork in the slow cooker.
Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easy to shred.
Once done, shred the pork using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
Mix the shredded pork with the sauce, making sure it’s well-coated.
Serve the BBQ pulled pork warm, either on its own or with a compatible side dish such as coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.5 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.8 g | 479% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 7894 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.8 g | ||
| Protein | 258.2 g | 516% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 24.0 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 6242 mg | 133% | |
*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.
