Dairy-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

Experience the ultimate comfort food with our **Dairy-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce**, a slow-cooked masterpiece brimming with bold, smoky flavors and tender, juicy meat. This recipe combines a perfectly seasoned pork shoulder with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce crafted from ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste, making it completely dairy-free without skimping on richness. The slow cooking process ensures melt-in-your-mouth results, while a quick sear locks in flavor. Serve this versatile pulled pork atop sandwiches, in tacos, or as a stand-alone dish, elevating any meal with its savory, slightly sweet, and smoky goodness. Ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Perfect for those searching for **slow-cooked pulled pork**, **dairy-free barbecue recipes**, or **gluten-free comfort food** ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup coconut aminos
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 4 large pieces to fit in your slow cooker.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, brown sugar, ground cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and chili powder together.

Step 4

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder pieces.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear each piece of pork shoulder until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 6

Place the onion slices and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 7

Transfer the seared pork shoulder pieces to the slow cooker, placing them on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 8

In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, coconut aminos, tomato paste, and water to create the barbecue sauce.

Step 9

Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 10

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 12

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce to ensure it is evenly coated.

Step 13

Serve the dairy-free pulled pork on its own or on buns for sandwiches. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2968.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4791.8

Total Fat 250.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1600.9mg	0%
Sodium 11071.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 94.3g
Protein 439.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 648.4mg	0%
Iron 28.9mg	0%
Potassium 8974.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 38.8%

Carbs: 11.4%