On a hectic evening, Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe means tossing 3-4 pounds pork shoulder, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce into the slow cooker and walking away. A few hours later you sit down to a hot, filling dinner without standing over the stove.
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.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
I keep coming back to Crockpot Pineapple Pulled Pork Recipe because it fits a busy schedule and still tastes like a proper meal. Serve it with whatever you have on hand and adjust the spices to suit your family.
