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Tender Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork Recipe with Easy Pineapple Slaw

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A flavorful and tender slow cooker Hawaiian pulled pork paired with a refreshing pineapple slaw, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder/butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, leaving a bit for flavor and moisture. Pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  3. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce evenly over the meat, turning once to coat.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until pork easily pulls apart and reaches about 195°F internal temperature.
  5. While the pork cooks, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped pineapple, mayonnaise, honey, and lime juice in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
  6. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let rest for a few minutes. Shred the meat using two forks or meat claws.
  7. Return shredded pork to the slow cooker and toss with cooking juices.
  8. Serve the pulled pork on soft buns or alongside the pineapple slaw.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For dairy-free pineapple slaw, use vegan mayo or coconut yogurt. Browning the pork before slow cooking is optional but adds deeper flavor. If pork is dry, add extra pineapple juice or cooking liquid. Slaw tastes better if made ahead and chilled. Store pork and slaw separately to maintain slaw crunch.

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