Hawaiian Luau Pulled Pork
Enjoy the flavors of a tropical luau with this mouthwatering, gluten-free pulled pork recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish combines tangy pineapple and sweet honey to create a deliciously tender and flavorful meal.
ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, boneless
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Pineapple chunks (for serving)
- Gluten-free hamburger buns (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a crockpot, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- 2.
Add the pork shoulder to the crockpot and coat it with the marinade.
- 3.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
- 4.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- 5.
Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid.
- 6.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until dissolved. Pour this mixture into the crockpot and stir well.
- 7.
Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and mix it with the thickened sauce.
- 8.
Cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- 9.
Serve the Hawaiian luau pulled pork on gluten-free hamburger buns or over a bed of rice, and garnish with pineapple chunks.
