Sugar Free Keto Juicy Pulled Pork
Published August 27, 2019 • Updated February 3, 2026
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A pulled pork recipe that is sugar free, makes the best pulled pork sandwiches and is worthy of any BBQ sauce you want to slather it in. This keto pulled pork is juicy and delicious!
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Ingredients
5 to 10 pound pork shoulder or pork butt -
½ teaspoon kosher salt per pound of meat
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¼ cup golden monk fruit
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¼ cup paprika
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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2 tablespoons black pepper
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2 tablespoons ground ginger
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2 tablespoons onion powder
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Season the roast
The night before cooking, rinse the pork and pat dry with paper towel. Rub salt all over all of the pork and refrigerate overnight.
Dry rub and smoke
Wet the pork with wet hands so the rub sticks to the meat better. Then rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork. Cook in a smoker, oven or traeger grill at 225 degrees for 8 to 12 hours or until internal temperature is 195 to 203.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Can I use a different cut of meat instead of pork shoulder or pork butt?
Pork loin or chicken thighs work, but timing and flavor change. Fattier cuts like pork butt or shoulder give you the best texture.
What can I substitute for golden monk fruit sweetener?
Erythritol or allulose both work. Taste as you go since sweetness varies.
How should I store leftover pulled pork?
Fridge: 4 days in an airtight container. Freezer: 3 months. Thaw and reheat when you're ready.
What type of BBQ sauce can I use with this recipe?
Any sugar-free sauce works. Check the carbs or make my homemade BBQ sauce.
Is this pulled pork recipe suitable for meal prep?
Perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch and portion it. I use it with salads, cauliflower rice, or buns.
This pulled pork is simple to make and perfect for meal prep. Cook a batch on the weekend and you’ll have protein ready for lunches and dinners all week.
Most pulled pork recipes rely on brown sugar or sugary marinades. I use 
Pork shoulder and pork butt both come from the shoulder region. Butt is higher on the front leg, shoulder is below. Both are inexpensive, fatty cuts that need long, slow cooking to break down the connective tissue. Roasting, braising, or smoking all work.
Pork butt has more fat and marbling, which means more flavor. I prefer it when I can find it.
Pulled pork is my go-to for meal prep. It’s inexpensive and you get a ton of meat. I love it with my 
Made this three times since summer. The monk fruit rub gets a nice bark on it.
Used a Traeger at 225 for about 10 hours and it came out great. Swapped the ginger for mustard powder because that's what I had. Still solid.
Love the idea of this recipe but Golden Monk fruit is pretty much unheard of this side of the pond (UK). Can't even find it on Amazon. Could I use Stevia instead?
You can use stevia. Just check the bag for the sugar conversion since stevia and Lakanto don't measure the same.