Pineapple and Southern Spiced Pulled Pork Sliders

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Tender pulled pork sliders infused with Southern spices and sweet pineapple, perfect for a flavorful handheld meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, brown sugar, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, 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 pork shoulder roast
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 8 slider buns
• 1 cup coleslaw

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to create a spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 2 lbs pork shoulder evenly with the spice mixture. Place pork in a slow cooker and pour 1 cup pineapple juice and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar around it.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours or until pork is fall-apart tender. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Step 4: Return shredded pork to slow cooker and mix with remaining juices. Spoon pulled pork onto 8 slider buns, topping each with 2 tbsp coleslaw. Serve warm.