Keto Pulled Pork for the Slow Cooker

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Pork shoulder or butt - 3 pounds (1.5 kg)
2. Low-sugar tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
3. Apple cider vinegar - 3 tablespoons
4. Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
5. Garlic cloves - 5, minced
6. Onion - 1, chopped
7. Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
8. Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes (excluding slow cooking time)
• Cooking Time: 8-10 hours on low heat in a slow cooker

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a slow cooker, add the olive oil and set it to high heat.
2. While the oil heats up, season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
3. When the oil is hot, place the pork in the slow cooker and brown it on all sides.
4. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions and continue cooking until the onions start to become translucent.
5. Add the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and oregano. Mix well.
6. Lower the heat to low and let it cook for 8-10 hours until the pork is tender and pulled apart easily.
7. Once cooked, shred the pork using two forks and serve.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 300-400 (depending on the fat content of the pork)
• Protein: 30-40g
• Carbohydrates: <5g (due to the low-sugar tomato paste)
• Fat: 20-30g (mostly healthy fats from the pork)

Dish Characteristics:

• The dish is rich in flavor and tender in texture due to the slow cooking process.
• It is a low-carbohydrate dish suitable for a keto diet.
• The dish has a slight tangy taste from the apple cider vinegar and tomato paste.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was so tender and juicy! The slow cooker did its job perfectly."
2. "I love the flavor combination of the garlic, onions, and vinegar in this dish."
3. "This is a great keto-friendly dish. I will definitely make it again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a fresh pork shoulder or butt for best results.
• Make sure to brown the pork well before adding the other ingredients.
• Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
• If you want to add more flavor, you can add a bay leaf or two during the cooking process.