Slow Cooker Caribbean-Spiced Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy pulled pork infused with Caribbean spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection and perfect for sandwiches or tacos. This caribbean-inspired pork ready in about 495 minutes pairs pork shoulder, brown sugar, ground allspice 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
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create the spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lb pork shoulder evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil and then coat thoroughly with the spice mixture, pressing it into the meat.
3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup orange juice, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar around the pork.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is fork-tender and shreds easily.
5. Step 5: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker to soak up the juices for 10 minutes before serving.