Pulled Pork Whole 30 Freezer Meal Recipe
This Pulled Pork Whole 30 Approved recipe is truly a game-changer in the world of make-ahead meals.
Equipment
- 1 crockpot
- 1 High speed blender
- 1 gallon freezer bag
- 1 Quart freezer bag
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 Gala apples
Homemade BBQ Sauce
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2-3 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion Powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder
For serving
- cauliflower rice or Whole 30-approved coleslaw
Instructions
Freezer Prep Directions
- Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
- Blend together sauce ingredients, reserve half in quart freezer bag.
- Add remaining sauce, pork and apples to labeled gallon freezer bag.
- Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Directions
- Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Remove pork from slow cooker, shred in large bowl, and stir in the sauce from Quart freezer bag.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or atop whole 30 coleslaw.
Instant Pot Directions
- Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
- Set to High Pressure for 60 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
- Remove pork from slow cooker, shred in large bowl, and stir in the sauce from Quart freezer bag.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or atop whole 30 coleslaw.
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
Make it Dairy-Free:
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
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