Crock Pot Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
These Crock Pot Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps are a tasty, low-carb option that’s simple to prepare and sure to have your family coming back for more. Using your slow cooker, you can turn a basic pork shoulder into a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meal.
What Makes These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps So Delicious?
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This pulled pork recipe is not only delicious but also remarkably easy to make. Just mix the spices, rub them onto the pork, and let your Crock Pot slow cooker handle the rest. After a few hours, you’ll have tender, flavorful pulled pork that can be served in fresh lettuce leaves for a healthy, low-carb meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup organic sugar-free chicken broth
- 8 iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by mixing all the spices and cocoa in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Rub this aromatic blend generously over the pork shoulder, then place it in your slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and let your slow cooker work its magic.
After four to six hours — depending on your slow cooker setting — use two forks to pull the pork apart. Let the pulled pork sit in its juices for another 20-30 minutes with the slow cooker set to “warm.” This step allows the pork to absorb even more flavor.
When you’re ready to serve, simply fill each lettuce leaf with some crunchy broccoli slaw or your favorite low-carb slaw, then top with the pulled pork.
The Verdict
These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for those on a low-carb diet. The pulled pork is tender, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the freshness of the lettuce and the crunch of the slaw. And with the slow cooker doing most of the work, it’s a nearly effortless dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy!
Notes
We’ve also enjoyed these with romaine lettuce, so feel free to use whatever you have in your produce drawer as a lettuce wrap.
Don’t have a slow cooker? No problem! You can use your Instant Pot on the slow cooking setting to achieve the same delicious results as a traditional Crock Pot.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ground fennel seeds
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup organic sugar-free chicken broth
- 8 iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Combine all spices and the cocoa in a small bowl and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Rub the spice mix all 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 on low for 6.
- Once the cooking time is complete, use two forks to pull the pork apart while it is still in the slow cooker crock. Allow the pulled pork to remain in the juices with the slow cooker set to “warm” for 20-30 minutes to absorb more flavor.
- To serve, fill each lettuce leaf with some crunchy broccoli slaw and top with some pulled pork. Enjoy!