Slow Cooker Jerk Pulled Pork
Company worthy slow cooker jerk pulled pork- Seasoned with jerk spice and slowly cooked with jerk marinate and pineapple. Easy, tender, incredibly flavorful.
Before the unofficial day of summer begins, I have one last Crockpot recipe you just have to try, before we say Adieu, to summer, give it a break and fire up the grill.
There are a bunch of jerk recipes here on this blog, oven baked jerk chicken, slow cooker jerk chicken, jerk chicken wings and none with pork. So I am going to change things around here and start with slow cooker jerk pork!
And there is nothing better to end the season, than with this Jerk Pork – and for an added bonus you can also add it to your list of Memorial Day menu items – easy prep, I hope it’s not too late.
Have I been jerking you around? Yes, is the response I’m hoping for. And if you have not tried any of my lip smacking, mouth-watering jerk recipes, then you have not been paying attention! What!
I have been cooking up a storm and you are not even giving me some love? Shame on you! Okay, I take that back, because just maybe, I have NOT gotten your appetite wet yet. And you want to give me a run for my money…I get it. Stay tuned, will you please, because there is more jerk in the works, this grill season.
I have got plenty of sides here for you to pair with your pork – Rice and peas/beans , Jerk plantains and mango coleslaw, pork really pairs well with sweet sides.
This makes a complete meal, Happy Memorial Day!!!
Enjoy!!!
Slow Cooker Jerk Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 1 lime or lemon
- 4-5 pound Pork butt/shoulder
- ¼ cup Jerk Seasoning
- 1 or more Scotch Bonnet Pepper Habaneros
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon powder
- ½ tablespoon allspice coarsely ground
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
- 3 medium scallions chopped
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger chopped
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- Sliced pineapple about 5-6
- 1- tablespoon bouillon powder optional
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Trim pork of excess fat and pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin. Cut in 2 pieces
- Generously salt pork, and then rub with jerk seasoning. Allow refrigerating overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cinnamon,ginger, thyme, green onions, onion, habanero pepper, soy sauce, Maggi/bouillon, brown sugar, onion, nutmeg, white pepper, and all spice. Pulse for about 30 seconds until blended
- Drench the pork with ¾ of the jerk marinates. Try not to touch the jerk blend with your hands because it extremely spicy hot- If possible use gloves or just place the pork pieces and marinate in the slow cooker so that they are tucked tightly. Add the pineapple slices. Cover the slow cooker, turn it on to high, and let it cook for about 5- 6hours.
- After shoulder pork is cooked carefully remove the Lid.
- You may serve as is or shred it using a fork.
- Place it on a broiler pan or a baking sheet covered with foil. Be careful because the pork would be really tender. You might have to use a spatula or tongs. Add a little bit of the cooked marinate on the pork. Adjust the rack in your oven so that the top of the pork is 4-5 inches below the broiler. Broil on high for about 3 - 5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and deep brown. Don’t walk away from the pork – this really acts quickly. Broilers can burn food.
- While the pork is getting crisp simmer the sauce from the pork, if desired together with the remaining jerk marinade in a saucepan for about 5-7 minutes. Or until reduced to desired consistency. Serve with pork.
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Just got back to England fa few hours ago from a Caribbean cruise. Bought spices from Grenada. It’s in the slow cooker now. Read all the comments so can’t wait to taste it. Thank you
My family gave me a variety of rub mixes for my birthday and I wasn’t sure what to do with the jerk seasoning. So, I bought an 8 pound pork loin on sale and decided to try this recipe. Glad I did – it was amazing!!!
Since this was such a large pork loin – I quartered it before rubbing with salt and the jerk rub and leaving on a rack uncovered in the fridge overnight. Then, I followed the recipe exactly (modifying the ratios to adjust for the amount of pork I had) because this seems like a recipe that the author has experimented with to find the right balance of flavors.
Started the crock pot early (just in case) and 5-6 hours on high was just right. Kept it on warm until dinner time and served with yellow rice with kidney beans, stuff olives and avocado slices on the side. It was absolutely delicious. I couldn’t believe that much flavor came out of such a simple crock pot meal. The blend of flavors in this recipe work so well together that this is one of those rare recipes that I will write down and follow rather than try to put my own spin on it. It definitely has some heat, but also really deep rich flavors. It’s almost worth making just for how it will make your house smell – all of our guests came through the door and immediately got excited about what was for dinner.
Thank you so much Imma for sharing this and I look forward to trying more of your recipes very soon! Brilliant work!
Wonderful! Thank you so much for the feedback Keenan! Glad you loved it. Looking forward to you trying more of my recipes.
Wow! I am very picky with crock pot recipes since I feel the long cooking time often fills the flavors. This was amazing! So flavorful and a nice hint of heat.
Thank you, . Stay tuned for more amazing recipes.
What do you do with the lime or lemon?
Hi! You add it to the marinade.
This is an amazing recipe! Made it a number of times now. However, what is the lemon or lime for?
You add to the marinade. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Greetings.
I wanted to say thank you for sharing your recipes. I have made both you Jerk chicken and pork recipes several times, and are among the top loved meals in our home. I keep my eyes pealed for when chicken thighs or pork is on sale, just for an excuse to make these recipes.
I recently suggested we have jambalaya, and my fiance said only if we try your recipe.
Many, many thanks again and all the best.
Elizabeth
Greeting Elizabeth,
So sweet of you to take time out to write to us -Say Hi to your fiancé for me . So glad he loves my recipes.
Stay Safe !!
Is it necessary to broil the pork before serving or can I serve right out of the slow cooker? Thanks
Hi. No, it isn’t necessary. You may serve it straight off the slow cooker. Enjoy!
Amazing recipe, just cooked 2 x 10lb pieces of pork shoulder in the oven at 325 F for 5 hours and it is perfect. I love the ease of being able to put in the number of servings I want and the website adjusts. We made the mango coleslaw as well which was so good. Thanks for a great recipe!
Oh my gosh! I made this yesterday for Memorial Day and it was the best thing ever!!!!!! It smelled amazing and tasted even better. I served it with jasmine rice and your mango coleslaw (which is also awesome!). I am laminating this recipe because I will be using it FOREVER!!!! Thank you so much!!
Wohooo! That means a lot to me, Mika. Happy to know it turned out amazing for you.
Oh my goodness! WOW!!! I was so worried and skeptical about the recipes I was looking up for Jamaican Jerk Pork, and I am SOOOOOOOOOO glad I decided to go with this one! It is INCREDIBLE!! I took the pineapples and leftover sauce, and blended it together, then reduced it by at least half, and poured it over the pork! EXCELLENT x 500000000!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I will be keeping this one forever! I made a beautiful coconut rice and beans to go with it!! Mmmmmmmm!
Yaaay! I’m super happy that you love love this one. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. 🙂