Slow Cooker Brazilian-Style Pork with Pineapple and Peppers

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Succulent pork slow-cooked with tropical pineapple and bell peppers, infused with Brazilian spices for a comforting meal. This brazilian-inspired pork ready in about 380 minutes pairs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks, pineapple chunks (fresh or canned), medium onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• for serving lime wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes total, then transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp chili flakes, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens.
3. Step 3: Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks and sliced red and yellow bell peppers (1 each) on top of the pork.
4. Step 4: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
5. Step 5: Before serving, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and squeeze lime wedges over the top for brightness.