Tiki-Style Spiced Pulled Pork with Pineapple Salsa

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

Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with warm island spices, served with a fresh pineapple salsa for a balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), brown sugar, ground allspice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a spice rub.
2. Step 2: Rub the 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder evenly with the spice mixture.
3. Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water around it.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
5. Step 5: While pork cooks, mix 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 minced jalapeño in a bowl to make pineapple salsa.
6. Step 6: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
7. Step 7: Serve the pulled pork topped with the fresh pineapple salsa for a bright contrast to the smoky, spiced meat.