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A close-up shot shows a black crock pot filled with shredded BBQ pulled pork, garnished with chopped green onions. The pulled pork appears tender and coated in a rich, reddish-brown sauce. To the right of the crock pot, a clear glass jar containing more of the same BBQ sauce is visible, sitting on a light-colored surface next to a partially seen orange and white plaid cloth.
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Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

Delicious Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Pork made with a simple-to-make spicy Paleo BBQ Sauce is just the meal you need any night of the week.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq pulled pork, crock pot pulled pork, paleo bbq sauce, pulled pork
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

Pulled Pork:

  • 3 pound lean pork loin roast
  • 1 medium onion, sliced sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 ½ cups of Paleo BBQ Sauce (recipe below)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced minced

Recipe for Paleo BBQ Sauce:

  • 3 cups of unsalted beef broth (or beef stock)
  • 4 -5 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup raw honey
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons chili powder (depending on your tastes)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

To make the Tangy BBQ Sauce:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring unsalted beef broth and garlic to a simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Simmer on low heat for 25 minutes, remove from heat and let cool for about 15 minutes. The sauce will thicken during cooking time.
  • Whatever sauce is not used in the Pulled Pork can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month in a sealed container.

To make the Pulled Pork:

  • Spray crock pot with nonstick spray (this will aid in clean-up).
  • Season roast with salt and pepper.
  • Place onion slices on bottom of crock pot. Top with the roast. Then sprinkle the 2 cloves of finely minced garlic over the pork.
  • Pour 1 ½ cups of prepared Tangy BBQ Sauce over pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 -9 hours, checking at about the 6 hour to see if it’s ready to be shredded. You’ll know when it is – it will just fall apart.
    When it is fork tender and falling apart, shred pork and return to crock pot. Let cook another hour. Depending on your crock pot, the cooking time can vary.

To Serve:

  • If eating Paleo, serve as is or spoon into a baked sweet potato or over riced cauliflower. If not eating Paleo, spoon into rolls. Also, great over a white baked potato or white rice.

Notes

Note: If you think you need more of the BBQ sauce, add it at the point when you are shredding the meat.
recipe for the BBQ sauce adapted from Bewitched Kitchen