Tiki-Style Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with tropical spices wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a light yet flavorful meal. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, soy sauce 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

• 2 lbs, trimmed and cut into large chunks pork shoulder
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 12 leaves, washed and dried butter lettuce leaves
• 2 stalks, sliced thin green onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4, for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks and toss to coat.
2. Step 2: Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded pork to the sauce and stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Spoon shredded pork into 12 butter lettuce leaves, then top with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with 4 lime wedges for squeezing over each wrap.