Spiced Pineapple and Southern BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

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

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a spiced barbecue sauce paired with sweet pineapple, served on mini slider buns. This Southern American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, bbq sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 8, 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

• 2 lbs, trimmed and cut into large chunks pork shoulder
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 mini slider buns
• 4 rings, sliced into quarters pineapple rings
• 1 cup, for topping coleslaw
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, place 2 lbs trimmed pork shoulder chunks. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup bbq sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Pour the spiced pineapple BBQ sauce over the pork, ensuring pieces are coated. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
3. Step 3: About 15 minutes before serving, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 4 pineapple rings cut into quarters until caramelized and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks, then mix back into the sauce in the slow cooker.
5. Step 5: Assemble sliders by placing shredded pork on 8 mini slider buns, topping with caramelized pineapple pieces and 1 cup coleslaw evenly divided.
6. Step 6: Serve warm for a sweet and smoky Southern-inspired bite.