Whole30 Crockpot Pulled Pork with Smoky Apple Cider Glaze

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

Tender, savory pulled pork with a hint of smoky sweetness, slow-cooked to perfection for a satisfying Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch chunks) into the slow cooker, then add 1 large onion (sliced) and 4 minced garlic cloves.
2. Step 2: Pour in 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp coconut aminos, then sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt evenly over the top.
3. Step 3: Stir gently until all ingredients are combined and the pork is coated.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove the pork, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker to mix with the cooking liquid.
6. Step 6: Cook uncovered on HIGH for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.