Slow-Cooked Caribbean Pork Shoulder with Pineapple and Scotch Bonnet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked with sweet pineapple chunks and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers for a tropical and spicy feast. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, pineapple chunks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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, trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
• 1, seeded and finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, then brown the pork in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Lower heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 chopped scotch bonnet pepper to the pot, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, cooking 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Return pork to the pot, add 1 cup pineapple chunks and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
5. Step 5: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.