Low Carb Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

Sink your teeth into this tender and flavorful Low Carb Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Featuring a spiced rub made from smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne, this dish achieves melt-in-your-mouth perfection after hours of slow cooking. The sugar-free barbecue sauce—crafted with tangy apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, and a touch of liquid smoke—adds a rich, bold flavor without the carb-heavy sweetness. Serve this savory pulled pork on crisp lettuce wraps or atop fluffy cauliflower rice for a satisfying, guilt-free meal that's as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prepping, family dinners, or your next gathering, this dish is a must-try for barbecue lovers who want to keep it low-carb!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup sugar-free ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons erythritol (granulated)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Rub the pork shoulder with the olive oil to coat evenly.

Step 3

Apply the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, massaging it into the meat.

Step 4

Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker.

Step 5

In another bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar-free ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and erythritol.

Step 6

Pour half of the barbecue sauce mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, reserving the rest.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook the pork on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Drain any remaining cooking liquid from the slow cooker and return the shredded pork to the cooker.

Step 10

Mix the remaining barbecue sauce with the shredded pork and turn the slow cooker to warm for about 10 minutes to heat through.

Step 11

Serve the low-carb pulled pork on lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice for a delicious low-carb meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2264.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4954.4

Total Fat 391.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1451.5mg	0%
Sodium 6222.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Protein 329.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.5mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 6103.3mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 4.3%