Slow-Cooked Caribbean Jerk Pork with Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder marinated in spicy jerk seasoning, served with a fresh pineapple salsa. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, boneless and trimmed, jerk seasoning, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder, boneless and trimmed
• 3 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp jerk seasoning, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this marinade all over 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Step 2: Transfer the marinated pork to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing 1 1/2 cups diced pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 minced jalapeño, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
4. Step 4: When pork is done, shred it with two forks and serve topped with the fresh pineapple salsa for a balance of spicy and sweet flavors.