Soy-Free BBQ Pulled Pork

Savor the smoky, tender goodness of our Soy-Free BBQ Pulled Pork, a mouthwatering twist on a classic comfort food made without any soy-based ingredients. Perfectly seasoned with a homemade dry rub featuring bold flavors like paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, this pork shoulder is slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection in a rich, tangy sauce crafted from apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and a hint of liquid smoke. Easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish that’s ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or weeknight meals. Pair it with soft buns or enjoy it on its own for a succulent barbecue experience that’s completely soy-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (pork butt)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper to create a dry rub.

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder, ensuring it's well coated.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until it's browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Transfer the pork shoulder to a slow cooker.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir until well mixed.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a large cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve on buns or as desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2185.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4471.5

Total Fat 303.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 9748.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 151.6g
Protein 241.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 373.6mg	0%
Iron 24.2mg	0%
Potassium 4865.7mg	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: 60.8%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 17.7%