Herb-Rubbed Whole30 Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Fall-apart pork shoulder infused with rosemary and thyme, slow-cooked to tender perfection for easy weeknight meals. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then rub 1 tbsp olive oil over all surfaces.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Press this mixture evenly over the pork shoulder.
3. Step 3: Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker, add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp coconut aminos around the edges.
4. Step 4: Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours until the pork pulls apart easily with a fork.