MCT2D Makes: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (with video)
Carbs: 2g
Watch Rina and Stacey, dietitians at Michigan Medicine, prepare this simple, "set it and forget it" recipe as part of the MCT2D Low Carb educational bundle.
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PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
330 mins
COURSE
Dinner
Ingredients
- 3 LB Boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Stock
- 12 oz Diet Coke/SodaOptional
Instructions
Add pork shoulder to slow-cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil until it comes together into a thick paste. Spread it all over the pork shoulder. Let sit for 10-15 min.
Pour the stock and diet Coke into the crockpot and place marinated pork shoulder gently inside.
Cook on high heat setting for 5-6 hrs until fork tender.
When ready, shred the pork shoulder apart with two forks and serve. Goes well with cauliflower mac and cheese and a side of vegetables!
Notes
Budget Tips
- Look for cheaper cuts of meat, like bone-in, sales on skinless/deboned, etc. Stock up in a freezer when on sale.
- Build your spice rack--find many common spices at your local dollar store.
- Batch cook and store in freezer.
- Use pulled pork on salads, taco bowls, lettuce wraps, and more.
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