Hawaiian-Inspired Whole30 Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Fall-apart tender pork shoulder with a sweet-tangy pineapple and apple cider vinegar glaze, slow-cooked to perfection for effortless weeknight dinners. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, fresh pineapple, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, 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 cup, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, transferring to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped pineapple, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the slow cooker, stirring to combine with the pork.
3. Step 3: Pour 2 tbsp coconut aminos over the top, then cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.