Tiki-Inspired Pulled Pork Sliders with Pineapple BBQ Sauce

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

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Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with smoky spices and layered on mini buns with sweet and tangy pineapple BBQ sauce for a tropical twist. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoked paprika, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, 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: 480 min Serves 12 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup crushed pineapple chunks
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
12 mini slider buns
1 cup (optional for topping) coleslaw

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder evenly with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker and pour 1 cup pineapple juice around it, then cook on low for 8 hours until tender and easily shredded.
Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 1/2 cup crushed pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Shred the cooked pork with two forks directly in the slow cooker, then stir in half of the pineapple BBQ sauce to coat the meat.
Step 5: To assemble sliders, spoon pulled pork onto 12 mini slider buns, drizzle with remaining pineapple BBQ sauce, and top with 1 cup coleslaw if desired.
Step 6: Serve the sliders warm for a satisfying tiki-inspired meal that blends smoky and tropical flavors.