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Italian Pulled Pork Skillet

Italian Pulled Pork Skillet (gluten free)

This one-pan Italian Pulled Pork Skillet has tender pork made in a simple, tangy tomato sauce. It is paired with crisp bell peppers and onions, and topped with gooey mozzarella. Iit is all imade n one skillet, and is as easy as it sounds.
This Italian Pulled Pork Skillet recipe is gluten free, has a dairy free option, is nut free and low carb. It can be made low fat by using fat free cheese. It can be made dairy free by using dairy free cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless pork loin 4 lbs if bone-in
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese dairy-free or fat-free optional
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • Olive oil spray
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut pork loin into 3-4 large pieces. If using bone-in pork, remove and discard bone. Season pork generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine thyme, oregano, rosemary, garlic, and chopped onion. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork pieces, ensuring even coating.
  • Place pork in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven. Pour in the broth and crushed tomatoes, ensuring the pork is mostly submerged. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 3-4 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily. Check on the pork halfway through cooking and add more broth if needed.
  • While the pork bakes, prepare the peppers and onions. Heat olive oil spray in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced peppers and onions, and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the pork is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and shred it with two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
  • Add the shredded pork to the skillet with the peppers and onions. Heat through for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the skillet. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the Italian pulled pork skillet immediately, garnished with fresh basil and a drizzle of your favorite sauce, like BBQ sauce or salsa.