Baked Tiki-Style Pulled Pork with Pineapple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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Slow-baked pulled pork infused with tropical spices and finished with a tangy pineapple glaze for a sweet and savory tropical feast. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 315 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 300 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
1 cup, unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup pineapple preserves

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a dry rub.
Step 2: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then massage the dry rub all over the pork, coating thoroughly.
Step 3: Place pork in a roasting pan and pour 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar around the meat.
Step 4: Cover tightly with foil and bake for 4 to 5 hours, or until pork is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Step 5: Remove pork from oven and shred with two forks. In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup pineapple preserves over medium heat until warm and slightly thickened.
Step 6: Toss shredded pork with the pineapple glaze until evenly coated. Serve warm with your choice of sides.