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Keto Pulled Pork with Smoky Chipotle Marinade Recipe

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This easy keto pulled pork is slow-cooked until it’s fall-apart tender and loaded with smoky chipotle flavor. Perfect for low-carb meals, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Oven or slow cooker friendly.

Ingredients

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For the Pork:

  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Marinade:

  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • Small handful of chopped fresh cilantro

  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl until it forms a thick paste.

  2. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Rub marinade all over the pork. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is better).

  4. Oven method:

    • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).

    • Sear pork in a pan until browned on all sides.

    • Place in a baking dish, add ½ cup broth or water, cover with foil, and roast 4-5 hours until tender.

  5. Slow cooker method:

    • Optional: sear pork first.

    • Place in slow cooker with ½ cup water or broth.

    • Cook on low 8 hours or high 5-6 hours.

  6. Let rest 15-20 minutes, then shred with forks.

  7. Optional: broil shredded pork on a sheet pan for 5 minutes for crispy edges.

  8. Serve with keto-friendly sides or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, don’t skip the smoked paprika.

  • Add more chipotle if you like it hotter.

  • Save the cooking juices to mix into the shredded pork for moisture and flavor.

  • Freeze leftovers for quick meals later.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/keto-pulled-pork-with-smoky-chipotle-marinade/