Slow-Cooker Caribbean Jerk Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Juicy pork shoulder slow-cooked in a bold Caribbean jerk marinade, infused with aromatic spices and served shredded for tacos or sandwiches. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), jerk seasoning, orange juice 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 (boneless)
3 tbsp jerk seasoning
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp jerk seasoning, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 minced scotch bonnet pepper (seeded), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to create the marinade.
Step 2: Place 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it, turning the pork to coat all sides thoroughly.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Step 4: Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the juices in the slow cooker and stir to combine before serving with rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides.