Keto Crockpot Pulled Pork with Spiced Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with a smoky spiced tomato sauce, perfect for low-carb meals. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 550 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 3 pounds pork shoulder roast
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Rub the spice mixture all over a 3-pound pork shoulder roast, coating evenly.
3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder into the slow cooker. Pour 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 cup water around the pork.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until the pork is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred using two forks, then return to the sauce and stir to coat thoroughly before serving.