Pineapple-Glazed Pulled Pork Shoulder

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Tender pork shoulder slow-cooked with sweet pineapple and aromatic spices, perfect for sandwiches or bowls. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs pork shoulder in slow cooker, ensuring it fits in a single layer.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder in a bowl, then pour over pork.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup canned pineapple chunks on top, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until pork pulls apart easily with a fork.

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