Low Sodium Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork

Get ready to enjoy tender, flavorful pulled pork without the extra sodium with this Low Sodium Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork recipe. Perfect for meal prep or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this dish uses a mouthwatering blend of spices—like paprika, garlic powder, and cumin—alongside a tangy apple cider vinegar and smoky liquid smoke base to deliver incredible depth of flavor. Cooked low and slow for eight hours, the boneless pork shoulder becomes irresistibly tender, making it easy to shred with a fork. A sprinkle of brown sugar adds just the right hint of sweetness, while unsalted chicken broth ensures a lower sodium content. Serve this juicy pulled pork on soft buns, over a baked potato, or in tacos for a versatile and guilt-free comfort food favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.75 cup Unsalted chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and chili powder.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring all sides are coated evenly.

Step 4

Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the apple cider vinegar, unsalted chicken broth, and liquid smoke. Pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the pork.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and transfer to a large serving dish.

Step 9

Using two forks, shred the pork, discarding any large pieces of fat.

Step 10

Pour some of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker over the shredded pork to moisten, stirring to combine. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2181.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4779.3

Total Fat 366.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 1212.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 333.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.8mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 5669.8mg	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: 68.4%

Protein: 27.6%

Carbs: 4.0%