Tiki-Style Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Pineapple and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

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Tender slow-cooked pulled pork infused with sweet pineapple and warming ginger, perfect for sandwiches or rice bowls. This Caribbean-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, pineapple juice, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, trimmed and cut into large chunks pork shoulder
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 sliced for garnish green onions
6, for serving hamburger buns

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup pineapple juice, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Place 3 lbs cut pork shoulder chunks into a slow cooker. Pour the pineapple-ginger marinade over the pork, ensuring pieces are coated.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until pork is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir to coat in juices.
Step 5: Serve the pulled pork on 6 hamburger buns, garnished with sliced green onions for a fresh finish.