If you have 10 minutes, you can make this delicious low carb pulled pork recipe and you’re free to do something else while the slow cooker takes care of the rest!

If you are looking for a melt in your mouth dish that the whole family will love, these slow cooker pulled pork lettuce wraps are just what you need. Not only are they low carb, but they are also delicious too. Top it off with only needing 10 minutes to have dinner ready for the entire family…it’s a win win in my books!

For even tastier results, allow pork to sit in its yummy juices once you’ve pulled it apart. This will allow it to absorb even more of that great flavor!

Prep time: 10 minutes 
Cook time: 4.5 – 6.5 hours 
Serves: 4

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 pounds pork shoulder  
2 teaspoons onion powder 
1 teaspoon garlic powder 
2 teaspoons dried rosemary 
2 teaspoons smoked paprika 
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cocoa powder 
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 
1/3 cup chicken broth 
8 iceberg or butter lettuce leaves

How To Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Combine all spices and the cocoa in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Rub the spice mix over the pork shoulder and transfer to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker crock.
Add the chicken broth to the crock and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
Once the cooking time is complete, use two forks to pull the pork apart while it’s still in the slow cooker.
Allow the pulled pork to remain in the juices with the slow cooker set to “warm” for 20-30 minutes to absorb even more flavor.
To serve, fill each lettuce leaf with this creamy & crunchy broccoli slaw and top with the pulled pork.
Enjoy!

Basic Nutrition Info

Total Carbs: 3.9 g, Fiber: 1.6 g, Net Carbs: 2.3 g 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you overcook pulled pork?

Yes, it is possible to overcook pulled pork. If you undercook or overcook pork, it will be tough so knowing that sweet spot is key to a tender pulled pork recipe. The ideal internal temperature should be 200 degrees to 205 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can you slow cook pork without liquid?

Using a slow cooker with no liquid is essentially like slow roasting in a low oven, like cooking pulled pork wrapped in foil, but the meat will not be browned unless you did so before you started the slow cooker.

Why won’t my pulled pork pull apart?

It could be one of two reasons. Either you cooked it too long at too high a temperature so it dried out. Or you didn’t cook it quite long enough for it to pull apart easily. I find cooking in a bit of liquid helps make it more tender as well.

Is it better to cook pulled pork on high or low?

You can slow cook pork on either high or low, but you want to make sure you are cooking it for the right length of time. For instance, with this pulled pork recipe, you can cook it on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.