Paleo Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This paleo-friendly pulled pork recipe is made with simple ingredients and cooked low and slow in a crock pot. The result is a tender and flavorful pork that can be served on its own or with your favorite sides.

Pulled pork is a classic American dish that is typically made with pork shoulder that is slow-cooked in a barbecue sauce. However, this recipe is a paleo-friendly version that uses chicken broth and apple cider vinegar instead of barbecue sauce. This makes it a healthier and more flavorful alternative to traditional pulled pork recipes.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 540 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pork shoulder (about 5 pounds)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork shoulder.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board.
6. Shred the pork using two forks.
7. Serve the pulled pork on its own or with your favorite sides.

Why It Works

• **The pork shoulder:** Pork shoulder is a tough cut of meat, but it becomes incredibly tender when cooked low and slow. This is because the connective tissue in the meat breaks down during the cooking process, resulting in a juicy and flavorful pulled pork.
• **The chicken broth and apple cider vinegar:** These two liquids add flavor and moisture to the pork. The chicken broth provides a savory base, while the apple cider vinegar adds a bit of sweetness and acidity.
• **The spices:** The oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper add flavor to the pork. The oregano and thyme provide a savory and earthy flavor, while the salt and pepper enhance the natural flavor of the pork.