MCT2D Makes: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (with video)

pulled pork
Watch Rina and Stacey, dietitians at Michigan Medicine, prepare this simple, "set it and forget it" recipe as part of the MCT2D Low Carb educational bundle.
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Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker / Crock Pot
  • 1 Medium bowl
  • 1 Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 LB Boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Stock
  • 12 oz Diet Coke/Soda Optional

Instructions
 

  • Add pork shoulder to slow-cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil until it comes together into a thick paste. Spread it all over the pork shoulder. Let sit for 10-15 min.
  • Pour the stock and diet Coke into the crockpot and place marinated pork shoulder gently inside.
  • Cook on high heat setting for 5-6 hrs until fork tender.
  • When ready, shred the pork shoulder apart with two forks and serve. Goes well with cauliflower mac and cheese and a side of vegetables!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31g
Keyword low-carb
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