Grilled Pineapple Pork Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Pineapple Pork Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 470 min
Total time: 485 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2½ lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red onion, diced; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1-2 jalapenos, diced with seeds; 1 cup pineapple juice; ½ cup soy sauce; 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings; 8 King's Hawaiian sandwich buns; ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped

Recipe GLPRdda9d7898a06ed

Latin American

Main Course

485 min

542 cal

Servings: 8

Slow Cooker

Oven

Stovetop

Grill

SNAP eligible

Tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with tropical flavors, then finished in the oven until caramelized. Topped with caramelized grilled pineapple rings and fresh herbs, served on soft Hawaiian rolls. The combination of savory, sweet, and spicy creates a delicious fusion sandwich.

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Ingredients

2½ lbs pork shoulder, cut into chunks

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red onion, diced

2 red bell peppers, diced

1-2 jalapenos, diced with seeds

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup soy sauce

1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings

8 King's Hawaiian sandwich buns

¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped

Directions

Add the pork shoulder, minced garlic, diced onion, diced bell peppers, diced jalapenos, pineapple juice, and soy sauce to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours, until the pork is very tender and shreds easily.
Using two forks, shred the cooked pork directly in the slow cooker, stirring to combine with the braising liquid and vegetables.
Line a large baking sheet with foil and preheat your oven to 450°F.
Using tongs, carefully transfer the shredded pork to the prepared baking sheet, allowing excess liquid to drip back into the slow cooker. Spread the pork in an even layer.
Bake the pork in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges begin to caramelize and turn golden brown to reddish-brown.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently toss the pork pieces with tongs to ensure even cooking.
Drizzle the pork lightly with a small amount of the reserved braising liquid from the slow cooker.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cut each pineapple ring in half to create half-moon pieces.
Once the skillet is hot, place the pineapple pieces in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden brown caramelized exterior.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the caramelized pork on each Hawaiian bun. Top with grilled pineapple pieces.
Lightly drizzle the pork and pineapple with a little of the reserved braising liquid for added moisture and shine, then garnish each sandwich with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.75

The 485-minute time is honest—that's mostly hands-off slow-cooking of a pork shoulder, the real workhorse here—and the result feeds eight people cheaply, with a pork shoulder running $12–16 at any Charlotte grocer and the other ingredients routine finds at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Kroger. Cilantro is the only potential friction point; it's a last-minute herb that some stores stock reliably and others don't, so verify availability mid-week rather than discovering it's gone on cook day. The meat reheats beautifully, and the tropical-savory angle is a genuine crowd-pleaser that works for both weeknight leftovers and casual entertaining.