Hawaiian Barbecue Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
 
 
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
for the dry rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
for the pulled pork and sauce
  • 1 6-ounce can pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup beef broth
  • ⅔ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated ginger
  • King Hawaiian rolls for serving, if desired
Directions
for the dry rub
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper and ground ginger. Set aside.
for the pulled pork and sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, beef broth, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce and hot sauce. Set aside.
  2. Place the chopped onion and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker. Coat the pork completely with the dry rub and continue to rub it into the pork until it has all been used up. Place the pork on top of the onion and carrots. Pour half of the pineapple juice mixture over the pork. Cover the remaining reserved half and place in the fridge. Cover and slow cook the pork on low for 7-8 hours.
  3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a large cutting board. The meat should be falling apart. Shred the pork using two forks. Place the pork in a serving bowl or storage container and add a few tablespoons of liquid from the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the other half of the pineapple mixture and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve drizzled over the pulled pork.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2018/05/14/hawaiian-barbecue-slow-cooker-pulled-pork/