Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork

Satisfy your barbecue cravings with this tender and flavorful Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Made with a perfectly seasoned boneless pork shoulder, seared to seal in flavor, and simmered in a rich, homemade barbecue sauce bursting with tangy apple cider vinegar, smoky paprika, and just a touch of natural sweetness from honey, this recipe is Paleo-friendly and free of refined sugars. The pork cooks low and slow in a slow cooker, resulting in fork-tender meat that shreds effortlessly and soaks up the bold, smoky sauce. Serve it in lettuce wraps for a guilt-free, gluten-free meal or enjoy it on its own as a hearty centerpiece for your next gathering. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or summer cookouts, this pulled pork is a crowd-pleaser that aligns with your clean-eating goals.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Start by patting the pork shoulder dry using paper towels. This helps in getting a good sear.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well covered.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Place the seared pork in a slow cooker.

Step 5

For the barbecue sauce, in a medium bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper. Once mixed, add water to thin out the sauce slightly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is fully tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks to pull the pork into shreds.

Step 9

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce until fully coated.

Step 10

Serve the Paleo Barbecue Pulled Pork warm, either on its own or in lettuce wraps for a complete Paleo meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2151.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4094.2

Total Fat 302.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1088.6mg	0%
Sodium 6147.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 254.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.2mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 6153.8mg	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: 65.9%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 9.5%