Pineapple Pulled Pork – So Easy To Make And Absolutely Delicious!

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg) pork roast (butt or shoulder)
• 1 1/2 tsp (9 g) coarse kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp (25 g) dark brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp (3 g) paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp (4 g) chili powder
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp (1 g) onion powder
• 1 tsp (2 g) ancho chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne, optional
• 2 onions, halved and sliced
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) pineapple juice
• Toasted buns
• Barbecue sauce
• Sliced jalapeños
• Limes
• Cilantro
• Prepared coleslaw

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the salt, brown sugar, pepper, chili powder, ancho chili, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne, and rub the mixture over the pork roast. This can be used right away or refrigerated, covered in plastic, for hours or overnight. If you are using a roast double the size of the one in this recipe, double the amount of spices.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

3. 3

   Place the onions in the bottom of a small roasting pan or a Dutch oven. Pour the pineapple juice over the onions. Place the seasoned pork roast on top. Cover with a lid (or aluminium foil) tightly.

4. 4

   Roast in the preheated oven for 3.5 to 4.5 hours until the pork is pull-apart tender. If you double the recipe or use a much larger roast, it may take as long as 5.5 to 6 hours. My pulled pork, as seen in the pictures, took precisely 3.5 hours for a 3-lb (1.4 kg) roast.

5. 5

   Remove the pork and allow it to cool slightly before shredding with a fork. Serve on top of toasted buns with the toppings of your choice. Enjoy.