Pulled Pork – Gluten and Dairy Free

Pulled pork is perfect for feeding a crowd and super yummy too! This recipe will easily serve a group of 12 – 15 people. The leftovers also freeze well so you can save it to enjoy at another time. I enjoy serving it as pulled pork sandwiches on gluten free buns, however it is also delicious on fries or on nachos.

Pulled Pork - Gluten and Dairy Free

  • Servings: 12-15
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Ingredients

  • 4-6 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 can Cherry Coke
  • 2 cans mild diced green chilies
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 – 3 cups of your favourite gluten free BBQ Sauce

Directions

  1. Place the pork on a flat surface, such as a plate or cutting board.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  3. Rub the seasoning all over the pork.
  4. In the slow cooker, combine the cherry coke, chiles, brown sugar, cider vinegar and liquid smoke. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  5. Place the pork in the slow cooker. Using a ladle, scoop two ladles of the liquid over the pork.
  6. Set the slow cooker to low and let cook for 8 – 12 hours.
  7. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to a large cutting board. Using two forks shred the meat discarding any extra fat. It should shred very easily. Put the meat as it is shredded into a large bowl.
  8. Pour two ladles of the slow cooker liquid over the shredded pork and toss well.
  9. Add 2 cups of bbq sauce over pork and toss until all the meat is coated. Add additional sauce if needed.
  10. Serve on a gluten free bun with sweet onion, pickles, coleslaw and more bbq sauce.

    Recipe Notes
  • If you can’t find Cherry Coke, you can substitute Dr. Pepper. Do NOT use diet or zero sugar.
  • I like to use Guy Fieri’s Kansas City Bbq sauce.

3 Comments Add yours

  1. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe! Pulled pork is always a crowd-pleaser, and your gluten and dairy-free version sounds delicious. I appreciate the suggestion to use Dr. Pepper instead of Cherry Coke – great tip! Haven’t checked out carlsbadcravings.com yet, but definitely will now for more inspiration. Can’t wait to try this out!

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    1. Thanks for your kind note. Please let me know how it turns out!

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