Spiced Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with warm island spices served on soft buns with a tangy pineapple slaw to balance the richness. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, brown sugar, ground allspice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 8 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, boneless pork shoulder
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
8 hamburger buns
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a spice rub.
Step 2: Rub the 3 lb boneless pork shoulder evenly with the spice mixture. Place pork in a slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup pineapple juice around it.
Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded.
Step 4: While pork cooks, combine 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup grated carrot, 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl to make the pineapple slaw. Mix well and refrigerate.
Step 5: Once pork is done, shred it with two forks and stir it into the cooking juices.
Step 6: Toast 8 hamburger buns lightly, then pile each bun with a generous amount of pulled pork and top with pineapple slaw before serving.