Slow-Roasted Tiki Pineapple Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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Tender pulled pork slow-roasted with pineapple and tiki-inspired spices for a sweet, smoky, and tangy flavor perfect for sandwiches or tacos. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 375 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), pineapple juice, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 360 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 pounds pork shoulder (boneless)
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 275°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a spice rub.
Step 2: Rub 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder evenly with 2 tbsp olive oil, then massage the spice rub all over the meat.
Step 3: Place pork shoulder in a roasting pan, pour 1 cup pineapple juice and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar around it, and scatter 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks on top.
Step 4: Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and slow roast in the oven for 5-6 hours until the pork is fork-tender and shreddable.
Step 5: Remove pork from oven, shred using two forks, and mix with the pan juices and pineapple chunks to infuse juicy tiki flavors.
Step 6: Serve warm in sandwiches, tacos, or over rice for a tropical-inspired meal.