Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker
This slow-cooked pulled pork is tender and richly smoky, with a warming blend of paprika, ancho chile, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Chicken broth, liquid smoke, and keto barbecue sauce add depth and a lightly sweet, tangy finish while keeping the dish low in carbohydrates. Serve it for a relaxed family dinner, tucked into lettuce wraps, or alongside your favorite keto-friendly sides.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook7 hrs 10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, chile powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the surface of the pork shoulder.
- 2
Place seasoned pork in a slow cooker. Add broth and liquid smoke.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low until the pork is cooked through, 7 to 8 hours. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it.
- 4
Pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a 2-quart saucepan, add barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat. Cook until the liquid has reduced, 7 to 8 minutes. Pour it over the shredded pork and mix to combine.
- Calories 212.44 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 14.31 g Good Source 29%
- Carbohydrate 15.47 g 6%
- Total Fat 10.08 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.75 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 326.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 11.98 g --
- Added Sugars 2.2 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 53.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 30.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 8.84 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.35 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker is made with 11 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 7 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ancho Chile Powder, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, and Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast. Each serving provides about 212.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Ancho Chile Powder, Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker?
- About 7 hrs 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 7 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 212.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker healthy?
- Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 212.44 calories and 14.31 g of protein, or 29% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 326.82 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.36 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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