Tiki-inspired Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Pineapple and Citrus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

Tender slow-cooked pulled pork infused with tropical pineapple and citrus flavors, perfect for sandwiches or tacos. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs, trimmed and cut into large chunks pork shoulder
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup for garnish chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large slow cooker, add 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks along with 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Stir gently to combine the liquids and spices, ensuring the pork is coated, then cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the juices to soak up the flavors.
4. Step 4: Serve garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over rice, in sandwiches, or tacos for a tropical tiki-inspired meal.