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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork is made with boneless pork shoulder cooked low and slow in a mixture of teriyaki sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and diced red onions. This results in tender, fork-tender pork that effortlessly shreds. Browning the reserved pineapple rings before serving adds a caramelized sweetness. The pulled pork is served on buns with optional red cabbage, blending savory, sweet, and tangy flavors emblematic of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
7 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
322 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Ingredients
- 16 ounces teriyaki sauce or marinade
- ½ cup brown sugar packed (I use light)
- 20- ounce pineapple rings canned in juice
- 1 red onion diced, medium
- 3 ½ pounds pork shoulder boneless
- 10 brioche hamburger rolls for serving (or your favorite rolls)
- red cabbage shredded; optional for garnishing
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add the teriyaki, brown sugar, pineapple juice, onion, and stir to combine. Reserve the pineapple rings in the ridge.
- To a 8-quart slow cooker, add the pork shoulder, and evenly drizzle the teriyaki mixture over the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid, and slow cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until pork is done.* (See Notes)
- Remove the pork, and using two forks, carefully pull the meat into shreds.
- Optionally, at this point, you can place the pork under the broiler briefly in order to get some crispy bits.
- Whether you’re broiling it or not, then discard half the liquid from the slow cooker, and place the shredded pork back in the slow cooker, and toss it around so it absorbs the remaining juice; set aside.
- To a dry skillet, add the reserved pineapple slices, and brown all of them on both sides, normally a couple minutes on each side is all it takes.
- Slice your buns, place the pulled pork inside, top with a browned pineapple slice, optional red cabbage, and serve. Extra pulled pork will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Pork is done when fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 205°F for ideal shredding.
- Broil shredded pork briefly for crispy bits but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use brioche or preferred rolls to assemble sandwiches, adding caramelized pineapple and optional red cabbage for texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1831mg
(76%)
Potassium
787mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1831mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.