Hey everyone! Wanted to share with you this recipe for a Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich. It's really easy to make and is perfect for cookouts or potlucks. The pork is slow cooked in a delicious sauce made with pineapples, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Then it's shredded and served on a soft bun with grilled pineapple and red onions. Yum!
This sweet and spicy Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich is the perfect slow cooker meal and feeds a crowd!
One of the most frequent requests I get this time of year is for slow cooker recipes!! Ask and I will deliver! This easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is the easiest thing to make in the morning and 8 hours later... dinner is ready. It's only 5 minutes of prep and then 5 minutes of shredding and you're in business. The recipe below is obviously using the pulled pork in sandwich form, but this recipe is also delicious in a grilled cheese, on top of a rice bowl, etc.
The Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich is a delicious spin on the traditional pulled pork recipe. By using a few simple ingredients, you can create this tasty dish in your own kitchen. We hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it as much as we do!
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Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds pork butt cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- â…“ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 15-ounce can cubed pineapple discard the juice
- 3 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 avocado optional
- Brioche buns
Instructions
- Cut the pork butt into 2 inch pieces. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients on top of the pork butt and cover with the lid. Set on low heat and cook for 8 hours until the pork is falling apart.
- Using 2 forks, shred the pork while still in the slow cooker and then let it soak up the remaining juice.
- Serve the Hawaiian Pulled Pork on a Brioche bun. Add sliced avocado if desired.
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What kind of side would go well with this dish?
I'd do the big butter lettuce salad on my site! Simple and light
This sounds so delish - I don’t eat pork can it be made with chicken in an instapot or slow cooker only? Thank u so much!
chicken thighs!! either machine will work
I don’t have a slow cooker, but this reads like something I need to make…how long and at what temperature in the oven?
Thanks
Delicious! My family loves it
I'm putting this on my menu for the upcoming week! Just a quick question, the brown sugar, should it be the dark brown or light brown sugar? Thanks!!
light brown 🙂
You're photography is wonderful! I can't wait to get a camera and shoot food like you~
Great work 🙂
Gaby - Just curious. Is the pork butt supposed to be cut into two pieces (per the ingredients) or into two inch pieces (per the instructions)? I cut mine into two pieces, and it definitely didn't pull apart. But I just noticed the instructions say to cut it into two inch pieces and I'm wondering if that is why mine isn't shredding as well. Would you mind clarifying? The recipe looks delicious and I will definitely make it again, just want to make sure I make it the best way possible for next time 🙂 Thanks!
Rachel
Hey Rachel! Whoops - thanks for catching that typo! Cut the pork into 2 inch pieces. It should shred either way but when it is in 2 inch pieces it doesn't need quite as long to cook!
Thanks!
Gaby
is it just me, or does the term 'pork butt' make some insanely awesome food seem a little bit unappetizing? even if it is just me, it only lasts for a second--this is one amazing sandwich! 🙂
This looks divine! My husband was just asking me to make pulled pork sandwiches, but I get sick of the same ole recipes. This looks like a great one to try - thank you! 🙂
Hi Gaby. I love pulled pork, I mean I LOVE pulled pork and I am trying not to lick my screen right now. Your sandwich looks amazing! Have you ever thought about putting your pulled pork between two slices of cornbread? My sis and I just did that here http://www.twin-tables.com/2011/05/pulled-pork-cornbread-sliders.html and it turned out better than imagined. So hungry now... 🙂
This is making me salivate. I have a weird thing with pineapple - totally not impressed with it as a fruit, but really into it as an addition to savory foods (e.g. on pizza; as a relish w/ meats, etc.) I've gotta figure out how to do this without a slow cooker...
This looks great! I love avocado on just about anything!
so good. soooo good.
this version of pulled pork sounds wonderful! I love the addition of sweet with the pineapple. I was planning to make it next week, and now I have the perfect recipe. Thanks for posting.
Pineapple makes me happy and I love the avocado addition!