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Slow Cooker Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

A sweet and savory pulled pork dish made effortlessly in the slow cooker with Hawaiian-inspired BBQ flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 34 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 cup Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  6. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce.
  7. Let it cook on low for another 15-30 minutes to soak up the flavor.
  8. Serve warm on sandwich buns, over rice, or in tacos. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe works best with a fatty cut like pork shoulder for maximum tenderness and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • You can add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.

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