Pineapple pulled pork is slow cooked in a crockpot until it is tender. It features Asian flavor, almost like a cross between teriyaki and char siu. It is great on a sandwich or over rice. Throw it in your slow cooker and dinner will be ready when you are.
Fork tender pulled pork is super easy to make in the slow cooker. This recipe is flavored with the tastes of a Pacific island with the help of pineapple, soy sauce, and Chinese 5 spice.
It adds a fun twist to a meat we all know and love. Pile it high on sandwiches or serve it over rice. Both ways are a simple but tasty way to get a meal on the table.
Are you as obsessed with pulled pork as we are? It seems to be one of our fall back meals in almost any situation.
I have been trying to clean out our deep freezer in preparation for filling it up with a whole hog and I stumbled upon a pork shoulder. I can’t help but to pick one up every time I seen one on sale.
It seems like a least a few times a year they go on special for about a dollar a pound. You can’t beat that for meat prices!
So, I grab one and throw it in my freezer for a later date. Then we have an easy meal for a gathering later.
But in an effort to make as much room as possible, I decided to make it just for us. We just love pulled pork, so I knew we wouldn’t have any trouble getting through it.
There are so many ways you can flavor the pork, but I was in a pineapple mood. It’s probably because the cold weather is making me wish we lived on a tropical island somewhere!
I first shared this recipe back in 2017, so I already knew we liked the flavors because they aren’t to dissimilar to Hawaiian teriyaki chicken. It is a completely different taste profile than a smoked pork butt or the normal BBQ styles you may be familiar with.
It has a much more Asian inspired list of ingredients, which makes it an interesting departure from what you might think of when you hear the words pulled pork. We absolutely think it is wonderful.
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Don’t worry about this recipe making a ton of meat. Pulled pork leftovers are half of the reason for making it in the first place.
They freeze great, so that is helpful. Plus there are a million ways to rework them.
We used some of these leftovers in a chili. They would also make a fun filling for a taco with a tropical slaw.
Leftovers from previous batches have found themselves on fun Asian inspired pizzas. You could also make a super fun batch of nachos.
Of course it is great right after it is made as well. We think it is tasty over rice and wonderful piled on a Hawaiian roll.
So, whether you are making this shredded pork for your family or for an event, we are sure it is going to be a hit.
Pacific Pineapple Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 1 large pork butt
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil optional
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple
- 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Optional, but encouraged: Cut the 1 large pork butt into large fist sized chunks and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the 2 to 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil over medium high heat and brown the pork on all sides.
- Stir together the 20 oz can crushed pineapple, 4 Tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ cup honey, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice, 1 Tablespoon garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ingredients in a large slow cooker. Place the chunks of pork into the sauce.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6.
- You can shred the pork and shred it at this point if you’d like, but I prefer to defat the liquid in a fat separator if serving the same day or by placing it in the refrigerator if making it ahead of time.
- To serve, pull the pork with a couple of forks. Add enough cooking liquid back in to reach your desired level of "juiciness."
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We love pulled pork and I've never thought of pairing it with pineapple. Genius!
It's a tasty combination for sure! Thank you.
Pork butts are on sale this week at the store so I’m totally going to make this, I’ve been really hungry for pulled pork and of course I love that there’s pineapple in this recipe!
YAY! I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you so much, we really love this flavor variation!
Oh yeah… This sounds like a winner for sure! Hmmm.. I think I have a Pork Butt in the freezer too. Need to go check on that asap!
Thank you! I used up my pork butt stash… now I need to stock up next time I see them on sale!
I'm giving your 4 P's another P – Perfect! Pork and pineapple are match made in heaven!
Ha! Thank you, Jas!
Hi Carlee, pulled pork is something I keep meaning to make, but have never quite got there yet. I do fancy the sweetness of the pineapple with the pork in this recipe. I'll have to see if I can knock up some five spice as I've not seen it here!
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You definitely should do it sometime. It is a great way to easily feed a crowd. It is also usually an inexpensive cut of meat to buy. At least it is here. Is pork an inexpensive meat there?
What a mouthwatering combo, Carlee! I never thought I liked pineapple until I was an adult, now I love it. I'm putting this on my inspiration list! Yum!
There are a few things I didn't like as a kid that I do now. I think I've always liked pineapple though. I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Whoa! Carlee, this is AWESOME! Love the use of pineapple, and this recipe is so perfect for this time of year!
Thanks, Kelsie! I actually did two giant pork butts like this for our Easter party this year. I had two slow cookers filled with the stuff and didn't have much left after it was all said and done! Luckily I had enough to make a fun pizza and serve some over rice, both of which were delicious too!
I know you make the best pulled pork ever so I am all about this. How I love the sweetness from the pineapple!!! I think this may be on the agenda for this weekend, perfect for Memorial day feasts!!
You'll have to let me know what you think if you try it! I knew you'd love the pineapple!
My whole family loves a perfectly smoked pulled pork (KC or Pops made). Most like it topped with a creamy coleslaw. And according to KC you must offer Blues Hogs original BBQ sauce on the side.
That is the perfect combo!