Coconut and Tiki-Spiced Braised Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Tender pork shoulder slowly braised in a fragrant coconut milk and tiki-inspired spice sauce, delivering rich island flavors. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, coconut milk, yellow onion 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch chunks pork shoulder
• 1 1/2 cups, full fat coconut milk
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, searing for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned.
2. Step 2: Remove pork and set aside. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp ground ginger, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pot bottom.
5. Step 5: Return pork to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Braise gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is fork-tender and sauce is thickened.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving to add brightness and freshness.