This Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Pulled Pork recipe is smothered in my favorite homemade pineapple brown sugar barbecue sauce! It’s sweet, tangy, tender, and involves barely any prep. Serve it on buns, in tacos, or over rice for a true crowd-pleasing dish.
Can’t Go Wrong with Pineapple Brown Sugar!
You thought you were getting a new recipe, but all I really did was find one more thing to douse in my favorite Pineapple Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce (because we all know and love these Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Meatballs already!).
I can’t help it! The stuff is amazing, and everyone loves it. The sweet tang of pineapple and the rich, caramelized warmth of brown sugar are a winning combination – which is why we’re here with this delicious and easy pineapple brown sugar pulled pork.
And let me tell you, pulled pork tastes amazing with this sauce! I love that it’s made in the slow cooker with simple pantry items. An easy, yummy dish great for potlucks or a chill night at home!
Reader Rating
“I made this pineapple brown sugar pulled pork, and it is the best recipe I ever used. I’m putting it on my planned meals all year long. Awesome.” – Susie
Ingredients for Pineapple Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
- Pork roast: Go for a boneless pork butt or shoulder roast. These cuts are perfect for pulled pork since they’re nice and marbled, making them super tender and juicy when slow-cooked.
- Pineapple juice: Any brand will do, just make sure it’s 100% juice! You could even use fresh if you’re feeling ambitious.
- Brown sugar: I usually grab the light brown sugar, but dark brown works just as well.
- Worcestershire sauce: Your favorite brand is perfect. It’ll add a nice savory flavor to the pork.
- Ketchup: A signature for pulled pork. Use any kind you have in the fridge!
- Red pepper flakes: For a little kick! Feel free to add more or less based on preference.
Top Tips For Pineapple Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
- If you like your pork roast leaner, trim off the excess fat before tossing it in the slow cooker. But leaving some fat on helps keep it juicy and full of flavor while it cooks.
- Don’t lift the lid during cooking! Every time you peek, you let out heat and add 20-30 minutes to the cook time.
- You’ll know the pork is ready to shred when it falls apart easily with a fork. If it’s being stubborn, just give it more time – low and slow is the secret to perfect pulled pork!
How to Store Pineapple Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
First, let the pulled pork cool down, then place it in an airtight container with all those yummy juices. It’ll stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months for a quick and easy meal later.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Brown Sugar Pulled Pork
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs boneless pork roast
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp garlic
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more if you like it spicy!
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1-2 tbsp corn starch
- 1-2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Add pork roast to a 4-6 quart slow cooker. Pour water over and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Just before pork roast is done (or make in advance and keep in the fridge), make the sauce. Add pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes, onion powder and salt to a large pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until slightly thickened. Combine equal parts water and corn starch and gradually add to the sauce, whisking constantly, until desired thickness is reached. Keep in mind it will thicken as it cools!
- Drain juices from the slow cooker and shred pork. Pour sauce over pork and stir.
Notes
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Susie Knese says
I made this pineapple Brown sugar pulled pork and it is the best recipe I ever used. I’m putting it on my planned meals all year long. Awesome
The Recipe Rebel says
Great to hear! Thank you Susie!
Shelly Housley says
This recipe is amazing!!! After reading a couple of reviews about it tasting a bit bland, I decided to add a can of frozen pineapple juice concentrate *instead* of the pineapple juice and the sauce was rich and so tasty! I doubled the recipe (still only using 1 can of concentrate) and served it for a crowd of 12 and even the pickiest kids loved it!!! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe!
The Recipe Rebel says
Thank you Shelly!
Barbara says
Family loved this recipe!! Didn’t have pineapple juice on hand but did have a large can of pineapple slices in 100% juice. Pureed the pineapple and juice and added that….came out awesome.
The Recipe Rebel says
Thank you Barbara!
Wendy p says
Made this yesterday and the bbq sauce is absolutely amazing! A big hit!
The only change I made was to boil the sauce for a while and reduce it by half, rather than thicken with cornstarch. Intensified the flavor.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Wendy!
Julie says
So question….I am wanting to try this recipe but…..I am wondering if the writer or anyone else has tried to ise Ace Pineapple Cider Ale instead of pineapple juice?
Ashley Fehr says
I haven’t tried it before, but I’d love to hear if you do!
Mariah says
Hi there! My husband and I were so excited to try this recipe with the brown sugar and pineapple! We made it tonight and we are a little disappointed 🙁 I followed the recipe to the T but it came out very bland almost no flavor tasting. I would like to try and make it again… Do you have any suggestions??? Thank you!
Danielle says
Pineapple and brown sugar are definitely a winning combination! I really love pulled pork, so this version sounds fantastic!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I do not make pulled pork nearly enough. And I feel as though I’m missing out on some serious deliciousness. This pineapple brown sugar version sounds fantastic, Ashley. It’s even better that it’s made in the slow cooker, my favorite way to make dinner during the week!
Rachel @ Mesa Cooking Co. says
This sounds so amazing! I don’t eat a LOT of meat, but this is definitely going to make it into my meal plan soon! I am all about that pineapple and so this is totally speaking to me. Beautiful!
Mary says
The slow cooker is the perfect cooking apparatus for the summer, it’s way too hot to turn on the oven but you still want and need a hearty meal. Pineapples are in season and I’m looking for every excuse to use them in all my recipes. Looks like I found a winner. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Mary! I totally agree!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I was just wondering what to do with the pork roast that I bought! Now I know! Can’t wait to try this!
Jane Couric says
The concept of this recipe is absolutely new to me, but it those look so good. Thanks for sharing .
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jane!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Ashley, I love slow cooker pulled pork! love the pineapple juice!!! brilliant!
Ashley Fehr says
Us too Alice! Thanks friend!
Dorothy Dunton says
! Hi Ashley! Oh yes, pineapple and pork! Great in toasted buns! Have you ever tried pulled pork nachos? If not, you should…so good!
Ashley Fehr says
You know, I think I have, but I can’t actually remember! My husband would LOVE those — I will have to make some the next time I have a bunch of leftover pulled pork!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Pulled pork is the bessstt and one of my favorite things to make in the slow cooker! Adding the pineapples sounds like the best summery twist ever – I’ve got to try it!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
OMG, if this is what it looks like when you cheat, I say keep on cheatin’ girlfriend! 😉 This pulled pork looks like perfection! Super saucy and super flavorful! I could absolutely eat the entire crock pot of this shredded deliciousness! Nom Nom Nom! Cheers!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! I’m alllllll about taking the easy way out in the summer, in more ways that one I guess! Lol. Thanks Chey!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Pineapple and brown sugar are definitely a winning combination! This pulled pork sounds amazing!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Christin!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Oh my gosh…my mouth is watering so bad. Homemade pulled pork is one of my favorite things in the whole world, and this version sounds EXTRA awesome! So excited to try it!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Oh maaaaan. This looks so fall-apart tender and saucy just how I like my meat! This pork is total Monday comfort food and yup, I’m just gonna need the whole crockpot, please and thanks. 🙂
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! This is really what I should be making for supper today because on Monday I don’t feel like cooking AT ALL. Thanks Sarah!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love making pulled pork in my slow cooker…it’s one of those easy meals that tastes so darn good! The pineapple brown sugar sauce sounds like it would make any dish taste even better. I love the sweet flavors, looks SO good!
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, pulled pork is one of our favorites too! Thanks Gayle!