Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

This Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe is an easy and delicious way to prepare tender, flavorful pulled pork with a tropical twist. The combination of pineapple juice and spices creates a sweet and tangy sauce that perfectly complements the pork.

Using a Crockpot makes this recipe convenient, allowing you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld together throughout the cooking process.

Easy Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe

This recipe features pork shoulder slow-cooked with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and spices until it is fall-apart tender. It takes about 8 hours in the Crockpot and serves 6 people, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep.

Ingredients

3-4 pounds pork shoulder
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Buns for serving
Coleslaw for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks if desired.
Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Add to Crockpot: Place the pork shoulder in the Crockpot and pour the sauce over it, ensuring the pork is well coated.

Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the Pork: Once cooked, remove the pork from the Crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the Crockpot and mix it with the sauce.
Serve: Serve the pulled pork on buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.