Slow-Cooked Luau Pork with Spiced Pineapple Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder served with a vibrant spiced pineapple salsa inspired by the flavors of tiki culture. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp lime juice
1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño

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Instructions

Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 3 lbs pork shoulder with 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper; stir to coat the pork evenly.
Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Step 3: While pork cooks, prepare the pineapple salsa by mixing 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 minced small jalapeño in a bowl.
Step 4: Once pork is done, shred it in the slow cooker and stir to combine with cooking juices.
Step 5: Serve the pulled pork hot topped with the spiced pineapple salsa for a balance of savory and sweet tropical flavors.