Sugar-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce

Savor the smoky, tender perfection of Sugar-Free Pulled Pork with Barbecue Sauce, a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s as wholesome as it is flavor-packed. This recipe transforms a classic favorite into a guilt-free indulgence by swapping out traditional sugars for natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, all while infusing robust layers of flavor with smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of liquid smoke. The homemade barbecue sauce, a tangy blend of apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and unsweetened apple juice, beautifully coats the juicy pork shoulder after hours of low-and-slow cooking. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and perfect for meal prep or gatherings, this pulled pork delivers eight servings of melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. Serve it piled high on whole-grain buns, tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, or all on its own for an unforgettable sugar-free barbecue experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 cup Unsweetened apple juice
• 1 tablespoon Stevia or monk fruit sweetener

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Rub the pork shoulder generously with olive oil, then coat evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 3

Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker.

Step 4

In a medium-sized bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, unsweetened apple juice, and stevia or monk fruit sweetener. Mix well until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the sauce over the pork in the slow cooker, making sure it covers the meat evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker, mixing it well with the sauce left in the pot to ensure it's well-coated.

Step 9

Serve the pulled pork on whole grain buns, lettuce wraps, or your favorite serving style.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2428.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4363.6

Total Fat 236.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1600.9mg	0%
Sodium 4677.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 46.5g
Protein 437.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 588.9mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 8840.8mg	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: 51.0%

Protein: 42.0%

Carbs: 7.0%