Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Hawaiian Pineapple Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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Juicy pork shoulder slow-roasted and basted with a sweet and tangy pineapple glaze, capturing the spirit of island flavors with a tender finish. This Hawaiian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 275 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 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: 255 min Serves 6 Hawaiian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup for garnish chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp ground black pepper evenly.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork shoulder on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: Pour the pineapple glaze over pork shoulder in skillet. Cover tightly with foil and roast in oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, basting every hour with glaze, until pork is fork-tender.
Step 5: Remove foil and increase oven to 425°F. Roast uncovered for 15 minutes to caramelize glaze.
Step 6: Let rest 15 minutes, then slice pork and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.