Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Tacos Recipe

Looking for a delicious dinner idea or a crowd-pleaser for your next potluck? Look no further! Today, I'm excited to share with you a mouthwatering recipe for slow cooker pineapple pork tacos. These tacos are juicy, tender, and packed with sweet and savory flavor.

📝 Ingredients

• 3.5 LB pork butt
• 2 tbsp barbecue rub of your choice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 20 oz can pineapple (diced or crushed)
• Flour tortillas
• Avocado
• Sour cream
• Cilantro

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1season pork butt: Preheat the Crock-Pot by setting it to low. Rub pork butt all over with barbecue rub.
2. 2sear pork butt: Heat a large skillet on medium heat with olive oil. Once hot, add the pork and sear all over without burning the spices. Adjust heat to medium-low if needed.
3. 3deglaze pan: Transfer pork aside and reserve fat in the pan. Carefully add water to the skillet on medium heat, gently stirring with a spoon to deglaze the pan. Transfer this liquid into the Crock-Pot.
4. 4Add barbecue sauce to the bottom of the Crock-Pot and stir to combine with the liquid.
5. 5add crushed pineapple: Add the can of diced or crushed pineapple to the bottom of the Crock-Pot and stir.
6. 6reserve liquid: Reserve a large spoonful of pineapple barbecue mixture.
7. 7add pork butt: Place the pork butt into the Crock-Pot and top with the reserved pineapple barbecue mixture.
8. 8slow cook: Close the Crock-Pot and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork falls apart.
9. 9remove: Once done, transfer the pork to a bowl, removing any twine if present.
10. 10add liquid: Optionally, add a couple spoonfuls of the pineapple pork mixture to the pork for added moisture and flavor.
11. 11shred pork: Shred the pork with a fork. Add more barbecue sauce to the pork and toss to combine, if desired
12. 12assemble pork tacos: To make tacos, heat up flour tortillas, add the desired amount of pineapple pork, and top with avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.