Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with warm Moroccan spices and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting Whole30 dinner. This Moroccan-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 260 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 lbs, trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks pork shoulder
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz), no added sugar diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown pork in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until well caramelized.
2. Step 2: Transfer browned pork to slow cooker. Add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 5 minced garlic cloves, and 1 can (14.5 oz) no-sugar-added diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
5. Step 5: Before serving, shred pork with two forks and stir to coat in sauce. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot over steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.