Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos Made in a Slow Cooker

Looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleaser for your next potluck? These slow cooker pineapple pork tacos deliver tender, juicy pork with a bright sweet-and-savory finish.

Recipe Video

Printable recipe below…

Ingredients

• 3.5 lb pork butt
• 2 tbsp barbecue rub of your choice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
• 20 oz can pineapple (diced or crushed)

For serving:

• Flour tortillas
• Avocado
• Sour cream
• Cilantro

How to make slow cooker pineapple pork tacos

1. Set the slow cooker to Low. Pat the pork butt dry and rub it all over with the barbecue rub.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. When hot, sear the pork on all sides until browned, taking care not to burn the rub. Reduce heat if needed.
3. Transfer the seared pork to a plate and keep the pan juices. Carefully add the cup of water to the hot skillet and stir to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Pour this liquid into the slow cooker.
4. Stir the barbecue sauce into the liquid in the slow cooker, then add the canned pineapple and combine.
5. Reserve a large spoonful of the pineapple-barbecue mixture, then place the pork butt in the slow cooker and spoon the reserved mixture on top.
6. Cover and cook on Low for about 8 hours, or until the pork easily pulls apart with a fork.
7. When done, transfer the pork to a bowl and remove any twine. Optionally stir a couple spoonfuls of the cooking liquid into the meat for extra moisture and flavor.
8. Shred the pork with forks, then add additional barbecue sauce if you like and toss to combine.
9. Warm flour tortillas, fill with pineapple pork, and top with avocado slices, sour cream, and cilantro.

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– Jenna

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Tacos Recipe

These tacos are juicy, tender, and packed with sweet and savory flavor—perfect for weeknights or gatherings.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: pineapple pork tacos, slow cooker pineapple pork

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 687 kcal

Author: Jenna Passaro

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Equipment

• Large skillet
• Slow cooker (Crock-Pot)
• Serving utensils

Ingredients

• 3.5 lb pork butt
• 2 tbsp barbecue rub
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water
• ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
• 20 oz can pineapple, diced or crushed

For serving:

• Flour tortillas
• Avocado
• Sour cream
• Cilantro

Instructions

1. Set the slow cooker to Low. Rub the pork with barbecue seasoning.
2. Sear the pork in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned on all sides.
3. Remove the pork and deglaze the pan with water, scraping up browned bits; add that liquid to the slow cooker.
4. Mix the barbecue sauce and pineapple into the slow cooker liquid.
5. Reserve a spoonful of the pineapple-barbecue mix, place pork in the cooker, and spoon the reserved mix over it.
6. Cover and cook on Low for about 8 hours, until the pork pulls apart easily.
7. Transfer pork to a bowl, remove any twine, and shred. Stir in a few spoonfuls of cooking liquid or extra barbecue sauce if desired.
8. Fill warmed tortillas with pork and top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.

Notes

Watch the full recipe video for a step-by-step walkthrough.

Nutrition

Calories: 687 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 33 g |
Protein: 75 g |
Fat: 27 g

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