Whole30 Barbecue Pulled Pork

Savor the smoky, tangy, and downright irresistible flavors of this Whole30 Barbecue Pulled Pork, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's both healthy and satisfying. This dish combines a tender, fall-apart pork shoulder with a bold, homemade spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat. Simmered low and slow in a mouthwatering blend of Whole30-compliant barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and unsweetened chicken broth, the pork absorbs every ounce of flavor while staying completely sugar-free and diet-approved. Perfect for meal prepping, entertaining, or a hearty weeknight dinner, serve this pulled pork atop sweet potatoes, cauliflower rice, or alongside your favorite Whole30 sides for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken broth (no sugar added)
• 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the seared pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic.

Step 5

In a bowl, combine the Whole30 compliant barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve the pulled pork warm with additional Whole30 sides or over a baked sweet potato.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2180.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4041.2

Total Fat 302.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 952.5mg	0%
Sodium 5642.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 39.4g
Protein 252.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.0mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 4815.1mg	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: 66.8%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 8.4%