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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Pork

    Published: Jan 6, 2022 · Modified: May 16, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Sticky Honey Ginger Pulled Pork (Paleo)

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    This Sticky Honey Ginger Pulled Pork recipe may be the BEST recipe on my website and that is saying a lot! The warm honey combined with the fresh ginger, sriracha sauce and sesame seeds is oh so delicious. This recipe can be made both in the crockpot or pressure cooker. It requires minimal time and is something the whole family can enjoy.

    honey pulled pork in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds on top

    If you like this easy pork recipe, be sure to check out my Easy Blackened Pork Chop and Pork Belly on The Grill recipe too!

    What Makes This Honey Pulled Pork So Good?

    • First off, I am normally not a huge fan of pulled pork but this recipe is off the charts good! Like I said, it may be one of the best ones on my website. 
    • The fresh ginger combined with the sriracha sauce is really what makes this recipe. It adds a nice kick and compliments the honey so well. 
    pulled pork ingredients laid out in bowls

    Honey Pulled Pork Ingredients: 

    • Boneless pork shoulder-I like to get mine from Butcher Box! They send me a monthly supply of all of my favorite proteins right to my door. If you use my code HERE you can save on your first order. 
    • Bone broth-To prevent the pork from drying out when cooking it. 
    • Coconut aminos-For flavor.
    honey sticky sauce ingredients laid out in bowls

    For the sauce:

    • Honey-This makes the recipe! Any kind of honey will work but be sure there are no additives in it. 
    • Ginger-AH this is a must! I do have to add here the taste of fresh ginger vs. ground ginger is not the same so I highly suggest sticking to fresh ginger. That said, if you do not have fresh, the powder form could work just be sure to cut the amount in HALF because powdered ginger is a lot stronger. 
    • Garlic to taste-I like fresh minced garlic vs the powder. 
    • Sriracha sauce-To add a nice kick!
    • Apple cider vinegar-This can be easily swapped out for rice wine vinegar. This gives the sauce a nice kick without adding more heat. 
    • Coconut aminos-This is a soy sauce alternative that is soy free. If you tolerate soy you can for sure use regular soy sauce here. 
    sticky pork sauce with sriracha, honey, and ginger in a sauce pan

    How To Make:

    • First off, you will need to determine which way you are going to make it. This recipe includes 3 ways to make honey pulled pork: in the oven, crockpot, and pressure cooker. Regardless of which way you make it, you will make the sauce the same way.

    For the sauce:

    • Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer and whisk. Wait to make this until you are ready to serve the pork. 
    pork in the pressure cooker and shredded on the cutting board

    Different cooking methods to cook the honey sticky pulled pork:

    • For the crockpot:
      • Place the pork, coconut aminos, avocado oil, and broth in the crockpot on low for at least 10 hours. The thing about pork shoulder is it gets softer and more tender the longer you cook it, so if you are using the crockpot because you have to work during the day and you want dinner ready when you get home, do not sweat it if it’s longer than 10 hours!
    • For the instant pot:
      • Place the pork, coconut aminos, avocado oil, and broth in the instant pot on pressure cook HIGH for 90 minutes. Make sure the valve on top is closed.  Allow the pressure cooker to manually decompress for 20 minutes then open up the valve. 
    • For the oven:
      • Place the pork, coconut aminos, avocado oil, and broth in a casserole dish and bake at either 200 or 250 degrees. 250 degrees for 8 hours OR 200 degrees for 12 hours. Be sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees. 
    • Once the pork is cooked, remove all of the fat within 20 minutes (if you want it will be harder to pull off.) Then, shred the pork with two forks. Add in the sauce, and serve with sesame seeds and green onions. 
    shredded pork with the sauce in a bowl

    What Kind Of Pressure Cooker And Crockpot Do You Suggest?

    • I have had this 8 and 1 Ninja Foodie for years and LOVE it. 

    Can I Make This Recipe In Bulk?

    • Yes! However, be sure to cut the pork into chunks rather than one big chunk if you are cooking it in bulk.

    What Should I Serve With This Recipe?

    • I love this recipe with roasted broccoli and cauliflower rice!
    overhead shot of pulled pork in a bowl

    If you like this pork recipe, you will LOVE my other pork recipes: 

    • Instant Pot Pork Butt With Honey Mustard 
    • Paleo Pork Tenderloin With Sweet Chimichurri 
    • Pork Belly On The Grill
    • Whole30 Pork Tenderloin With Herb Crust
    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
    pulled pork in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds on top

    Sticky Honey Ginger Pulled Pork (Paleo)

    Course Meals
    Cuisine Asian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 2 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    679kcal
    Cost $10
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    Equipment

    • Instant pot or crockpot

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound pork shoulder boneless
    • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 2 cups bone broth

    For the sauce:

    • 1.5 cup honey
    • 1 tbsp ginger fresh ginger. If you are using ginger powder, use half the amount. Note the taste may change. I HIGHLY suggest using fresh ginger.
    • 6 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 cup sriracha sauce OMIT FOR AIP
    • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tbsp coconut aminos

    To garnish & serve: (OPTIONAL)

    • cauliflower rice
    • red pepper flakes OMIT FOR AIP
    • sesame seeds I am OBSESSED with the sesame seeds on top. OMIT FOR AIP
    • green onions

    Instructions

    For the sauce:

    • Place all ingredients in a saucepan on low to medium heat and bring to a simmer. Wait to make the sauce until you are ready to serve:

    Crockpot version:

    • Place the pork, coconut aminos, and broth in the crockpot on low for at least 10 hours. The thing about pork shoulder is it gets softer and more tender the longer you cook it, so if you are using the crockpot because you have to work during the day and you want dinner ready when you get home, do not sweat it if it's longer than 10 hours!

    Oven version:

    • Place the pork, coconut aminos, avocado oil, and broth in a casserole dish and bake at either 200 or 250 degrees. 250 degrees for 8 hours OR 200 degrees for 12 hours. Be sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees.

    Pressure cooker version:

    • Place the pork, coconut aminos, avocado oil, and broth in the instant pot on pressure cook HIGH for 90 minutes. Make sure the valve on top is closed.  Allow the pressure cooker to manually decompress for 20 minutes then open up the valve.

    To serve:

    • Once the pork is cooked, remove all of the fat within 20 minutes (if you want it will be harder to pull off.) Then, shred the pork with two forks. Add in the sauce, and serve with sesame seeds and green onions.
    • If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

    Notes

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
     
    Quick, easy and delicious pulled pork that the whole family will love.
    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 219g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 2302mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 210g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Suzanne says

      January 31, 2023 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight!No one in my house is soy sensitive, so I used regular soy sauce. The only change I will make next time is that I will drain the leftover broth from the meat before adding the sticky sauce, mine was too watery. But there will absolutely be a next time- the flavor is absolutely delicious. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 02, 2023 at 6:49 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe! xoxo

        Reply
    2. Madison says

      September 30, 2022 at 4:13 am

      5 stars
      My mom sent me this recipe said it was the closest one she could find to her recipe and it taste so amazing almost the same as hers but this recipe is delicious!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        October 06, 2022 at 11:14 pm

        Wahoo! This makes me happy to hear!

        Reply
    3. Veronica says

      March 13, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! Allianna’s recipes are always so good, especially since I am eating AIP and crave variety.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 13, 2022 at 11:33 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
    4. Marly says

      March 09, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      Is 2 servings enough for a family of 4 dinner? If not, would I just double everything. The grocery store was mostly selling 3 pound pork shoulders so I didn’t know what to do.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 09, 2022 at 11:11 pm

        If you are doing 3 pounds I would triple the recipe since the recipe calls for 1 pound. So I would triple all of the ingredients! Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Lori says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      So good and so flavorful! Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:45 am

        So good! Glad you enjoyed!

        Reply
    6. Cindy says

      January 29, 2022 at 1:11 am

      5 stars
      This was so amazing. Thanks for such a great recipe

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        January 29, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        I am so glad you liked it!

        Reply
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