Honey-Glazed Pork Shoulder with Pineapple & Ginger

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

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Tender pork shoulder simmered in a sweet-tangy pineapple-ginger glaze until fall-apart tender, perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal effort. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple chunks, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup pineapple chunks
3 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup coconut aminos
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 lbs pork shoulder in the slow cooker, then scatter 1 cup pineapple chunks, 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup coconut aminos, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sea salt evenly over the top.
Step 2: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork pulls apart easily with a fork.
Step 3: Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks, mixing in the pineapple and juices from the slow cooker until well combined and glossy.