Pineapple-Ginger Whole30 Pulled Pork
Tender pork shoulder infused with sweet pineapple and zesty ginger, slow-cooked to fall-apart perfection for an effortless weeknight dinner. 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 550 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, diced fresh pineapple
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar in the slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours, until pork pulls apart easily with a fork.
- Step 3: Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker with all juices. Stir to combine and heat through for 15 minutes.
