Paleo-friendly Keto Pulled Pork Instant Pot Recipe

Paleo-friendly Keto Pulled Pork

Sometimes the task of dinner is daunting, even for someone like me who legitimately enjoys playing around in the kitchen. I don't have a large family to feed. All I have is a husband. A husband who is the least picky eater in the world. Poor me, right? I have seen the man eat room temperature pizza that had been sitting in a bar over night. I wish I could say this was a distant, historical event or even an isolated incident, but that would be a lie. Although my husband is the only mouth I have to feed, and he would be reasonably satisfied eating a bowl of Fig's grain-free kibble in the right context, I feel obligated to provide a healthy and hearty meal for him most days of the week, in part, for his health and safety.

Despite the fact that my husband has low standards (we all know that one is a given 🤷‍♀️), I still don't have an abundance of time and patience for cooking during the week. Working full time, it is key for weeknight meals at our house ot be quick and simple. And, bonus if there are leftovers for lunches. That is why this Keto Pulled Pork recipe is my new go-to favorite. The prep is bare bone for this meal, and using the Instant Pot makes it almost too easy.

Choosing A Roast

In this recipe, I opt for a pork rib roast (also called a pork loin roast). Although a shoulder roast would work well and will produce a more moist dish, I like the rib roast because it is leaner and easier to find in a smaller size. I find that it is difficult to locate a 2 lb shoulder roast at our local stores.

Also, I generally enjoy fatty cuts of meat when I can get them grass finished. Because pork is grain-fed, I opt for leaner cuts. This is because grain-fed animals have a higher omega-6 fatty acid ratio, which can be pro-inflammatory. By choosing leaner cuts of grain-fed meat you can avoid excess omega-6 fats in your diet, which is a good thing to be conscious of.

No Instant Pot? No problem.

This recipe can easily be done in the slow cooker, it just, obviously, will be a slower process and need some pre-meditation. A roast this size should cook on high for 4 hours or low for about 6.

Making a Meal

To turn this dish into a meal, I would suggest making a simple coleslaw and throwing it all together in a large bowl and enjoying. Simple and righteous. Alternatively, you can make pulled pork sandwiches, tacos or lettuce wraps, but I would suggest adding a coleslaw to each of these options to give it some color, crunch and a light, tangy flavor that really compliments the keto pulled pork.

For my go-to simple coleslaw recipe I whisk together 1/2 cup of avocado oil mayo, 1 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp of raw honey, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over a package of coleslaw mix and massage. Done.