Slow Cooker Paleo Pulled Pork Texas Style
Tender pulled pork infused with green chiles, tomatoes, and warm spices. Cooked low and slow in a slow cooker until fall-apart tender, then shredded and finished with fresh cilantro. A straightforward paleo-friendly main that requires minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork loin roast, bonelesspork shoulder1:1meat
higher fat content adds richness
- ½ sweet onion, large, chopped
- 8 oz green chiles, diced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- 1
Combine pork loin roast, sweet onion, green chiles, crushed tomatoes, water, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and black pepper in slow cooker, coating pork well
- 2
Cover and cook on low
- 3
Remove pork from slow cooker when fall-apart tender and shred using two forks
- 4
Top with cilantro and serve
Tips
Use a slow cooker with adequate capacity to hold all ingredients and pork roast
Ensure pork is well coated with liquid for even cooking
Good to Know
Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days. Freeze up to 3 months.
Prepare all ingredients the night before and refrigerate. Combine in slow cooker in the morning.
Serve as-is, over cauliflower rice, or on lettuce wraps for paleo compliance
Common Mistakes
Do not skip coating the pork well with liquid to avoid dry, tough meat
Do not cook on high to avoid uneven cooking and stringy texture