Slow Cooker Cinnamon-Spiced Pulled Pork with Pineapple

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Tender pork shoulder shredded in a sweet-tangy pineapple glaze, ideal for sandwiches or bowls. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 525 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 15 min Cook: 510 min Serves 6 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 minced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves in slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until pork is fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker with 1/2 cup pineapple chunks. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes to thicken sauce.

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