Tender Pineapple Pork in a Slow Cooker

Tender Pineapple Pork in a Slow Cooker

Healthy Fact of the Day

Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that helps break down proteins and aids digestion. The slow cooking method allows you to use lean pork shoulder while achieving maximum tenderness without added fats.

July 18, 2025

Tender Pineapple Pork in a Slow Cooker

Tender Pineapple Pork in a Slow Cooker

Recipe by Daily Disher

This Tender Pineapple Pork transforms tough pork shoulder into succulent, shredded perfection with sweet pineapple juice, soy sauce, and warm spices in your slow cooker.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: Asian

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup brown sugar

1 cup pineapple chunks

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon black pepper


Directions

1.

Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and season with ground ginger and black pepper on all sides for an even distribution.

2.

In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple chunks, and minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is dissolved completely.

3.

Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the pork shoulder, ensuring the meat is well-covered with the liquid for even flavor absorption.

4.

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the pork shoulder for approximately 8 hours, or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

5.

Once cooking time is complete, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Shred the pork using two forks.

6.

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir well to combine the meat with the sauce for enhanced flavor.

7.

Allow the pork to cook on low heat for an additional 30 minutes to ensure it's thoroughly warmed and absorbs the sauce.

8.

Serve the pineapple pork hot over rice or plated alongside steamed vegetables for a balanced meal option.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

1

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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This Tender Pineapple Pork brings tropical sweetness to your dinner table with minimal effort. The slow cooker transforms tough pork shoulder into succulent, fall-apart meat infused with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. It’s perfect served over rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal.

If you love these sweet and savory flavors, you’ll also enjoy our Korean BBQ Pork with its similar tender texture and Asian-inspired seasonings. For another tropical-inspired dish, try the Pineapple Chicken and Rice—it delivers that same sweet pineapple flavor in a one-pan meal that’s equally comforting.

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