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Penny Kovacs

Pineapple Thai Pulled Pork

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Pineapple Thai pulled pork is a fun fusion dish combining melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked pork with the sweet tropical flavor of pineapple and the bold, aromatic profile of Thai cuisine. This Paleo and Whole30 friendly version is high-protein and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Thai
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb Pork shoulder I like Grass Roots
  • 15 oz Pineapple slices with juice, unsweetened
  • 13.5 oz Coconut cream
  • 3 Tbsp Curry paste red or green
  • 1/4 cup Coconut aminos
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger root minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the pork in a slow cooker, fat side up.
  2. Mix together, coconut aminos, coconut cream, curry paste, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and the juice from the canned pineapple.
  3. Pour over the pork.
  4. Lay the pineapple slices over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook for 5 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
  6. Remove the pineapple slices to a plate.
  7. Remove the pork to a rimmed sheet pan and shred.
  8. Return the pork to the pot and mix well with the juices.
  9. Serve with pineapple slices and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.
  10. Enjoy!

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