Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Pork Shoulder with Carrot and Date Salad

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

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with Moroccan spices, paired with a refreshing carrot and date salad for a flavorful Whole30 dinner. This Moroccan-inspired pork recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 320 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, ground cumin, ground coriander 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 pork shoulder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 large, grated carrots
• 1/2 cup, pitted and chopped Medjool dates
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup, toasted almond slivers

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mince 4 garlic cloves and add to the spice mixture.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lbs pork shoulder all over with 3 tbsp olive oil and then coat evenly with the spice and garlic mixture.
3. Step 3: Place the spiced pork shoulder into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until meat is tender and easily shredded.
4. Step 4: While the pork cooks, prepare the salad by combining 4 large grated carrots, 1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup toasted almond slivers in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: When pork is done, shred with two forks and serve alongside the carrot and date salad for a balanced, flavorful meal.