Crisp-Crusted Pork Shoulder with Pineapple-Mustard Glaze
Fall-apart pork shoulder glazed with a tangy pineapple-mustard sauce, perfect for effortless Whole30 dinners. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, apple cider vinegar, pineapple juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a slow cooker, ensuring the pork is fully submerged in liquid.
- Step 2: Cook on LOW for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart at the edges.
- Step 3: Transfer pork to a cutting board, discarding any excess liquid. Shred with two forks until fully separated, then return to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the reduced sauce until glossy and thickened (about 15 minutes on LOW).
