Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Savor the smoky, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth goodness of this Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, crafted to keep your mealtime both healthy and indulgent. This slow-cooked masterpiece features tender, spiced boneless pork shoulder, deliciously coated in a homemade BBQ sauce made with wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and date paste. Perfectly paired with crisp lettuce wraps, zingy pickled red onions, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and 8 hours of hands-off slow cooking, it’s a fuss-free dish ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or healthy entertaining. Whether you’re on a Whole30 journey or simply in search of a lighter BBQ favorite, these pulled pork sandwiches promise to deliver big flavor in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 0.25 cup date paste
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 8 large leaves lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
- 1 cup pickled red onions
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the pork shoulder until well covered.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
In another bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, and mustard powder to make the BBQ sauce.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker 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 shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it with the BBQ sauce until well combined.
Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves to use as sandwich wraps.
To assemble the sandwiches, place a few spoonfuls of pulled pork onto each lettuce leaf.
Top with pickled red onions and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 277.0 g | 355% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 9742 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.7 g | ||
| Protein | 247.7 g | 495% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 7112 mg | 151% | |
*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.
