Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Smoky Pineapple and Chipotle

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Smoky Pineapple and Chipotle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusión latinoamericana
Ingredients: 2.6 lb boneless pork shoulder; 2 cups pineapple, diced; 1 1/2 cups yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic; 3 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp lime juice

An original slow cooker recipe featuring pork shoulder slowly cooked in a balanced sauce of pineapple, chipotle, garlic, and toasted spices. The result is juicy, lightly sweet, smoky meat that is perfect for bowls, tacos, or rice.

20 minPrep

420 minCook

440 minTotal

6Servings

Dairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

1200 g boneless pork shoulder (en a piece large)
300 g pineapple, diced (fresh or en su juice, escurrida)
180 g yellow onion (en pluma fina)
18 g garlic (chopped)
45 g chipotle peppers in adobo (chopped, with algo of sauce)
180 ml chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
30 ml apple cider vinegar
30 g tomato paste
6 g smoked paprika
4 g ground cumin
2 g dried oregano
9 g salt
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 ml olive oil
12 g brown sugar
15 g fresh cilantro (chopped, for terminar)
2 g lime zest (for terminar)
15 ml lime juice (for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

365 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

12 g

Carbs

20 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

10 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

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1. Season the pork shoulder all over with the salt and black pepper.
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2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the pork shoulder for 2 to 3 minutes per side until it develops color. It does not need to cook through.
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3. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker. Add the yellow onion, garlic, diced pineapple, chipotle in adobo, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, and brown sugar around and over the meat.
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4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours, or until the pork is very tender and pulls apart easily. If your model allows temperature indication, LOW is usually around 190-200 °F / 88-93 °C inside the pot. On HIGH, cook for about 4 hours at approximately 300 °F / 149 °C, watching so it does not dry out.
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5. Remove the pork shoulder and place it on a tray or in a large bowl. Shred it with two forks, removing excess visible fat if desired.
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6. Meanwhile, lightly mash some of the pineapple and onion in the cooker with a spoon or hand masher to better blend the sauce. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
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7. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Stir, taste, and adjust salt if needed. Cook 10 more minutes on HIGH so the flavors come together, about 300 °F / 149 °C.
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8. Serve hot with some of the sauce spooned over the top.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, brown the meat well before slow cooking. If you want a thicker sauce, leave the slow cooker uncovered for the last 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH. You can also let the meat rest for 5 minutes before mixing it back into the sauce.

Substitutions

You can substitute pork shoulder with pork neck or blade roast. Cilantro can be replaced with fresh parsley, and lime with lemon. If you prefer less heat, use only 1 tablespoon of chipotle in adobo.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
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