How many carbs are in keto pulled pork?

Each serving has just 2.1g net carbs (2.7g total carbs minus 0.6g fiber), 412 calories, 38g protein, and 27g fat. This recipe makes 8 generous servings, so it's easy to fit into a keto day.

What's the best cut of pork for keto pulled pork?

Pork shoulder, also sold as Boston butt, is ideal. Its marbling and connective tissue break down during the long, low cook to give you that signature melt-in-your-mouth, shreddable texture. Avoid lean cuts like loin, which dry out.

What should I serve with keto pulled pork?

Keep it low-carb by piling it into butter lettuce wraps, spooning it over cauliflower mash or roasted cauliflower, or pairing it with a creamy no-sugar coleslaw. Skip buns, cornbread, and beans to stay in ketosis.

Keto Pulled Pork: 2.1g Net Carbs

Name: Keto Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 3.5 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess hard fat; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp granulated erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener); 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 cup unsweetened chicken or beef broth; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (no added sugar, for serving)

Keto Pulled Pork

Fall-apart tender pork shoulder rubbed in smoky spices and slow-cooked in a sugar-free sauce until it shreds with a fork. At just 2.1g net carbs and 38g protein per serving, this 8-hour-15-minute keto dinner feeds a crowd and meal-preps beautifully.

Jordan Lee

Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026

15 min

Prep

8 hr

Cook

8 hr 15 min

Ready in

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

Nutrition per serving

2.1g

Net carbs

0.6g

Fiber

2.7g

Total carbs

38g

Protein

27g

Fats

412

Calories

Per serving · makes 8. Values are estimates; brands vary.

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This slow-cooked keto pulled pork delivers all the smoky, tangy comfort of the barbecue classic with none of the sugar. Rub, set it, and forget it for a hands-off dinner that shreds into juicy, fork-tender perfection.

Ingredients

3.5 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed of excess hard fat

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp granulated erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp onion powder

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

1 cup unsweetened chicken or beef broth

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (no added sugar, for serving)

Instructions

Pat the pork shoulder completely dry with paper towels and cut it into 3 or 4 large chunks for faster, more even cooking.

In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, erythritol, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Rub the mixture all over every surface of the pork.

Place the pork in a slow cooker. Pour the broth and apple cider vinegar around the sides (not over the top, to keep the rub intact). Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.

Transfer the pork to a large bowl and let it rest 5 minutes. Shred with two forks, discarding any large pockets of soft fat.

Spoon 4 to 6 tablespoons of the defatted cooking juices back over the shredded pork to keep it moist, then toss with the sugar-free BBQ sauce.

Serve hot over cauliflower mash, in lettuce wraps, or alongside a crisp slaw.

Tips & notes

No slow cooker? Cook covered in a Dutch oven at 300 degrees F for about 3.5 hours, or pressure cook on high for 60 minutes with a natural release.

Store shredded pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth so it stays juicy.

Skim the fat off the cooking liquid before adding it back if you want to trim calories without losing flavor.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in keto pulled pork?: Each serving has just 2.1g net carbs (2.7g total carbs minus 0.6g fiber), 412 calories, 38g protein, and 27g fat. This recipe makes 8 generous servings, so it's easy to fit into a keto day.
What's the best cut of pork for keto pulled pork?: Pork shoulder, also sold as Boston butt, is ideal. Its marbling and connective tissue break down during the long, low cook to give you that signature melt-in-your-mouth, shreddable texture. Avoid lean cuts like loin, which dry out.
What should I serve with keto pulled pork?: Keep it low-carb by piling it into butter lettuce wraps, spooning it over cauliflower mash or roasted cauliflower, or pairing it with a creamy no-sugar coleslaw. Skip buns, cornbread, and beans to stay in ketosis.