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Keto BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe

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Juicy, fall-apart pulled pork made in the slow cooker with a smoky homemade BBQ sauce. This keto-friendly recipe is perfect for sandwiches, bowls, or lettuce wraps. Includes Whole 30, gluten-free, and crockpot chicken swaps.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Pork:

  • 3–4 lbs pork shoulder (pork butt/Boston butt)

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup beef or chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or coconut aminos for Whole 30)

For the BBQ Sauce (Keto-friendly):

  • 1 cup sugar-free ketchup

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard

  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Pinch of cayenne

  • 1–2 tbsp monk fruit or erythritol (omit for Whole 30)

To Serve:

  • Keto buns, lettuce wraps, or cauliflower mash

  • Pickles or slaw (optional)

Instructions

  • Rub pork shoulder with all dry spices.

  • Place into slow cooker. Add vinegar, broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

  • Cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours until pork is tender.

  • While it cooks, make BBQ sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer for 10–15 mins, stirring.

  • Once pork is cooked, shred it and drain excess liquid. Leave a bit for moisture.

  • Mix shredded pork with BBQ sauce. Optional: broil for crispy edges.

  • Serve on keto buns or lettuce wraps with pickles or slaw.

Notes

  • Works with boneless chicken thighs for Whole 30 shredded chicken.

  • To freeze: portion into freezer bags, press flat, and store up to 2 months.

  • For crisp texture, broil shredded pork 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-bbq-pulled-pork-sandwiches/