This slow cooker pork shoulder has a rich, caramelized flavor and is shockingly low-carb! It's easy to make in the slow cooker too.
Course dinner, Main Course
Keyword slow cooker pork shoulder
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 6 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Total Time 6 hourshours45 minutesminutes
Servings 5people
Calories 375kcal
Equipment
slow cooker
Ingredients
3poundsPork Shoulder
1/2cupSwerve Brown Sugar Substitute
2tspPaprika
2tspGarlic Powder
2tspOregano
2tspOnion Powder
1tspChili Powder
1tspCumin
4tbspOlive Oil divided
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar substitute, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the pork shoulder in 2 Tbsp of the olive oil, and rub with the brown sugar mixture thoroughly.
Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Sear the pork on all sides in the skillet, careful not to leave it in place too long to avoid the sugar burning.
Transfer the pork to the crockpot, and place a tiny amount of water in the bottom.
Cook on high for 30 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low for 6 hours.
Notes
Calories: 375 Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.