Description
Slow Roasted Pineapple Pulled Pork is a tender, juicy pork dish slow-cooked with pineapple, garlic, and spices for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Ideal for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls.
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, with juice)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pat pork dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
- In a large Dutch oven or roasting pan, add sliced onion, garlic, and pineapple (with juice).
- Place seasoned pork on top. Pour soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and broth/water over everything.
- Cover tightly with a lid or foil and roast in the oven for 4.5 to 5 hours, or until pork is fork-tender and easily shredded.
- Remove pork, shred with two forks, and return to the juices. Mix well to coat the meat.
- Serve warm in tacos, over rice, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead – flavors deepen overnight.
- Use leftover pork in quesadillas, salads, or grain bowls.
- For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg