Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple
Tender pulled pork simmered all day in a sweet and savory honey-soy sauce with pineapple chunks, perfect for easy sandwiches or rice bowls. This asian-inspired pork ready in about 495 minutes pairs fresh or canned pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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, trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks pork shoulder
- 1 1/2 cups, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp, optional sriracha
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sriracha if using.
- Step 2: Place 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks in the slow cooker. Pour the honey-soy mixture evenly over the pork.
- Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks on top of the pork without stirring.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until pork is very tender and easily shredded.
- Step 5: Remove pork chunks and shred them with two forks. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir well with juices and pineapple.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 3 thinly sliced green onions over the pork before serving. Serve in sandwich buns or over steamed rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple take to make?
Total time is about 495 minutes (15 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Pineapple?
Asian pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids devoured this. The slow cooker made it so easy and the flavors were amazing.
- ★★★★★
Best pulled pork ever! The honey-soy pineapple combo is perfect. Will make again and again.
- ★★★★★
This recipe is a game-changer! My family loved the sweet and savory combo. Made it for Sunday dinner and it was a hit.
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