Pineapple Pulled Pork (Summer Crock Pot Recipe)

Why make this recipe

Pineapple Pulled Pork is a delicious and easy dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. Cooking it in a crock pot allows the flavors to blend beautifully while keeping the pork tender and juicy. This recipe combines sweet and savory notes, making it a hit for family dinners or casual barbecues. Plus, it’s simple to prepare, requiring minimal hands-on time.

How to make Pineapple Pulled Pork

Making Pineapple Pulled Pork is quite straightforward. Here are the steps you will follow to create this mouth-watering dish.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, or pork butt
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup pineapple (chopped)
• 1 tbsp arrowroot
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chicken broth, pineapple juice, ketchup, coconut sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
2. Prepare the pork by trimming excess fat and cutting it into large chunks. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
3. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray and place the pork into the slow cooker.
4. Pour the sauce over the pork and slow cook for 8 hours on low.
5. Once the pork is cooked thoroughly and reaches 145°F in the center, move it to a large bowl and shred the meat using two forks.

BBQ Sauce Instructions

Mix the drippings from the slow cooker with arrowroot and cook on the stove to thicken it into a BBQ sauce to serve with the pulled pork.

Oven Instructions

If desired, you can cook the pork in the oven at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours.

Instant Pot Instructions

For a quicker option, use the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes.

How to serve Pineapple Pulled Pork

Serve Pineapple Pulled Pork on soft buns for delicious sliders. You can also add coleslaw on top for extra crunch. Additionally, it pairs well with rice or as a filling for tacos.

How to store Pineapple Pulled Pork

Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw it in the fridge when you’re ready to use it.

Tips to make Pineapple Pulled Pork

• Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less coconut sugar based on your preference.
• For a spicier kick, consider adding some hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add more arrowroot or simmer it longer on the stove.

Variation

You can add vegetables such as bell peppers or onions into the slow cooker for added flavor and nutrition. Another option is to use different fruits like mango or peach to change the flavor profile.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen pork?
   Yes, you can use frozen pork. Just make sure to increase the cooking time when using a slow cooker.

2. Can I make this recipe without soy sauce?
   Yes, you can substitute soy sauce with a gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos for a similar flavor.

3. How do I know when the pork is done?
   The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and is easy to shred with a fork.

Enjoy making this Pineapple Pulled Pork at your next summer gathering or family meal!

Pineapple Pulled Pork

A delicious and easy pulled pork recipe enhanced with pineapple flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Barbecue

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 3 lb boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, or pork butt
• 1/2 cup soy sauce Can substitute with gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup pineapple (chopped)
• 1 tbsp arrowroot For thickening BBQ sauce
• to taste Salt and pepper

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, chicken broth, pineapple juice, ketchup, coconut sugar, minced garlic, and ground ginger.
2. Prepare the pork by trimming excess fat and cutting it into large chunks. Season the meat with salt and pepper.

Cooking

1. Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray and place the pork into the slow cooker.
2. Pour the sauce over the pork and slow cook for 8 hours on low.
3. Once the pork is cooked thoroughly and reaches 145°F in the center, move it to a large bowl and shred the meat using two forks.

BBQ Sauce Instructions

1. Mix the drippings from the slow cooker with arrowroot and cook on the stove to thicken it into a BBQ sauce to serve with the pulled pork.

Oven Instructions

1. If desired, you can cook the pork in the oven at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours.

Instant Pot Instructions

1. For a quicker option, use the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes.

Notes

Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw it in the fridge when you're ready to use it.
You can add vegetables such as bell peppers or onions into the slow cooker for added flavor and nutrition. Another option is to use different fruits like mango or peach to change the flavor profile.