Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork

Get ready to savor the bold, smoky flavors of this Whole30 BBQ Pulled Pork, a healthier twist on a classic comfort food! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, this tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder is infused with a rich, tangy BBQ sauce made from wholesome ingredients like coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and tomato paste. Sweetened naturally with date paste and bursting with umami, this recipe is 100% Whole30-compliant, paleo-friendly, and free from added sugars. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off slow cook time, this dish is ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Serve it warm with a side of crunchy coleslaw or piled onto a baked sweet potato for a satisfying, guilt-free meal that promises to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder (boneless)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 cup Coconut aminos
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 6 oz Tomato paste
• 3 tbsp Date paste
• 2 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.

Step 3

Place the pork shoulder into a slow cooker.

Step 4

In a saucepan, combine coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, date paste, yellow mustard, minced garlic, and chopped onion.

Step 5

Stir the mixture over medium heat until smooth and well combined, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the BBQ sauce mix over the pork in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easy to shred.

Step 9

Once done, shred the pork using two forks directly in the slow cooker.

Step 10

Mix the shredded pork with the sauce, making sure it’s well-coated.

Step 11

Serve the BBQ pulled pork warm, either on its own or with a compatible side dish such as coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2328.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4037.3

Total Fat 275.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 952.5mg	0%
Sodium 7894.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 100.8g
Protein 258.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 332.1mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 6241.9mg	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: 61.1%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 13.5%