Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw brings the beach vibe at home , perfect for Summer dinners.
It is sizzling hot these days! If I could have my way, you’d find me at the beach sipping some Pineapple Smoothie or a virgin Piñacolada. But, as you all know, I am very much pregnant and as much as possible I try to avoid too much traveling. All I can do is bring the beach vibe to me here at home.
If there’s one food I can think of that reminds me of Summer and the beach — it will always be pineapples. Pineapples add a refreshing layer of flavor to food and as a drink, it takes away the heat and cools you down.
I thought of making Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos with Pineapple Slaw because it’s something that won’t keep you in the kitchen for long. With the high temperature each day, who would want to slave in the kitchen? We all want something you can leave in the oven and cook by itself with minimal supervision.
Plus it has pineapples! Thanks to Dole Philippines for sending over lots of Dole products last week, I have all the pineapples I want to satisfy my cravings plus more to experiment with♥!
I used Dole 100% Pineapple Juice in making my Hawaiian Pulled Pork. What I love about Dole Pineapple Juice is that it has no sugar added, you get 100% natural fruit that is rich in Vitamin C. It keeps the meat juicy too!
For the Pineapple Slaw, I used Dole Pineapple Tidbits which has just the right size for this refreshing side dish. It’s not too sweet because it is canned with extra light syrup so I get that sweet-sour pineapple taste!
Look at how juicy my Hawaiian Pulled Pork turned out! Aloha!
This recipe is great for Summer dinners, movie nights, or just when you’re hanging out with a group of friends.
- 2 pieces pork tenderloin (about 600g)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- a knob of ginger, chopped finely
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- salt and pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 240ml can of DOLE 100% Pineapple Juice
- 1 432g can of DOLE Pineapple Tidbits. drained
- 2½ cup shredded cabbage
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped finely
- ½ cup kewpie mayo (or more if you prefer creamier slaw)
- pinch of salt and sugar
- red bell pepper
- whole wheat tortilla
- lime wedges
- In a small bowl, combine ginger, garlic,brown sugar, tomato ketchup,soy sauce,cumin and pineapple juice. MIx well and set aside.
- Place pork tenderloin in a baking pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub with salt and pepper. Poke with fork to make sure the flavor of the marinade will penetrate the meat.
- Pour in marinade.
- Cover pan with foil and roast in the oven at 160ºC for 3 hours.
- While waiting for it to roast make your Pineapple Slaw and Roasted Red Bell Pepper.
- Just drizzle red bell pepper with olive oil and roast in a separate pan in the oven or you can also roast it via the stove top. Slice thinly.
- To make the Pineapple Slaw, just combine everything together in a large bowl and mix well. Chill until needed.
- After 3 hours, take your tenderloin out of the oven.
- Pull meat apart with fork, then combine with the sauce which has thickened by now.
- Warm Tortillas over a non-stick skillet. Top with a Hawaiian Pulled Pork, a couple of roasted bell pepper, and a spoonful of Pineapple Slaw.
- Serve with cold pineapple juice.
Jusmio, nakakagutom ito sis!!!
What type of oven do you use? I have an electric oven. Di ba magastos ang 3 hours cooking?
what is not to love in these delicious tacos…loved the idea of making a pineapple slaw…it goes perfect with pork…lovely dish..great for summer family picnics,thanks 🙂
Thanks Kumar!
Simply damn delicious!!!
lovely tangy sweet pinneaple juice pulled pork!!!
Thanks Dedy!
These sound amazing and what a great way to use canned pineapple!
Thanks !
Wow, what a terrific dish! Love all the flavors — and such an interesting combination. Really inspired recipe — thanks.
Thanks John!
This looks really good. Going to have to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll like it.
OMG! Seeing those Hawaiian Pulled Pork Tacos here makes me wanna go back home and try doing them in my kitchen. But I’m sure it won’t be as ‘delicious’ as yours. Hahaha….
Of course it will be!
Tacos! I remember hating them back when I was still pregnant. Looking at the pictures here though just makes my mouth water, as usual.
Really? what did you love when you were pregnant?
perfect! my siblings will be visiting me this friday, we’ll try this 🙂
I’m sure they’ll love it.
Ooh I love tacos, and yours really give off a beachy vibe! Reminds me to cook that pack of tortilla sitting in my freezer for months now haha
Oh my. that Tortilla needs to be cooked!
Looks yummy! I haven’t tried tacos with pineapples though. This recipe is so summer-y 🙂
It is so perfect for Summer!
Oooh! I’d love to try this! 3 hours of oven time though. Taas na naman ng meralco bill hahaah
True!!!!
Ooohh, looks yummy 🙂 I wanna give this a try. For sure the husband will love it 🙂
I’m sure he will.
It looks appetizing. I really wish na neighbor kita.
Hay naku, Levy.. hindi kita bibigyan pag neighbor kita… LOL!
Now this is healthy, fulling and yummy to eat – I have to say I want to give this a try.
I’m sure you’ll love this Aisha!
I like finger foods so I will go with Tacos plus the salad is inviting too!
I’m sure you’ll love it Sef!
I’m so sure that this one tastes good – pineapple always works like magic in any dish. This is perfect for afternoon get-together(s) with friends.
Yup, a make your own tacos party!
I love tacos!! And this one sure looks delish. 🙂
Thanks Aubrey!
Looks healthy and yummy. This is a very healthy and unique version of tacos.
Thanks Theresa!
This is a great combination of ingredients with the Hawaiian taste complementing the pork.
pork and pineapple really goes well together
ARGH! Give me some. So sarap 🙂 I need it.
heehee.. Thanks Ba Isla!
Anything that is a fruit converted to juice reminds me of summer. Pineapple in food spoils fast especially that it’s warmer now, but still an enjoyable drink for me. I also buy their products. I choose pineapple drink instead of coke too…
I love Pineapple because it’s very refreshing and you’re right it does spoil fast.
OM Gawd Peach! The pork looks very tender! Sarap!
Thanks Ruth!
We always order pulled pork whenever we see one on the menu. You are so pro, you can prepare this kind of dish. And I love pineapple juice in this summer heat!
Thank you TwenseelMom. Of course, I’m not a pro.. I just get too much inspiration to eat.
Those sound delicious. What a great summer time meal idea. I am sure my family would love these.
Thanks Robin!
What a great idea and so easy. I’ve never cooked with pineapple juice before. I am pinning this for later!
Thanks Deb!
Well, now I’m starving! I’ll have to make this soon. It looks delicious.
Thanks Stacie!
This sounds and looks like a meal fit for a king. I’m sure many people will be glad you shared this with us.
Thanks Kimberly.
This recipe looks absolutely delicious. We love BBQ pulled pork, but I am always trying to find some new recipes that involve pork. Pinning for a delicious meal this summer!
I hope you like it Amanda!
I just pinned this to my Recipes I would like to try board. It looks so good, I am definitely gonna try this next week for dinner.
I hope you like it.
yum. this looks good! I love pineapple with pork. I will be trying this for sure.
Oh you’ll love this..
This looks like a delicious recipe! Have you tried slow cooking it in a crock pot too? We typically make mango salsa with our pork tacos, but I would like to try this recipe with pineapple.
I haven’t tried using the crockpot but I’m sure it’s also great with pulled pork.
I love pineapple with a passion, this is something I really want to try out!
I’m sure you’re gonna like it.
This is great because the pork absorbs the natural sweetness of the pineapple juice without added sugar. You are really creative when it comes to making food! 🙂
Thanks Roch!
Now this is yummy to eat. I love tacos! I just don’t like the part of me who is messy when I eat one lol.
Tacos is really messy to eat!
This looks so yummy and filling! I love Dole pineapples, too! And this recipe is something I will bookmark.
Thanks Tina!
Yum! Everything looks so good! I’ve never had Hawaiian pulled pork, or pulled pork tacos before. Delicious!
Thanks Jeanine!
This looks so delicious. I am sure my family would love it. I will have to make some on the weekend.
Thanks Ann. I’m sure they will.
I love pulled pork. I have not tried it on a taco before. I will have to try it this weekend.
I hope you like it.
Awesome recipe idea! I like that most of the items are things I would have in my cupboard already.
Thanks Theresa!
This sounds like such a delicious take on the traditional pulled pork! I would love to try this out! Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome Michelle!
I’d love to try that slaw. Slaw’s one of my faves and I’ve never had it like this here.
I love slaws too and I’d try any version of it.
We just cooked with pineapple juice actually! It was really good. I should use the remaining juice for this recipe. Looks yummy!
I love how it makes the food fresher!
What an interesting dish. Never seen anything like this before. Would love to make this sometime.
Thanks Bonnie!
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing. I just pulled a pork shoulder out of the oven. I didn’t cook it with pineapple juice, but I’ve got some Dole pineapple in the cupboard and it’s headed for some slaw and tacos! Thanks for the recipe!!
You’re welcome! Hope you like it.
WOW! I love mexican food and I love the summer twist you put on it! I need to try this ASAP!
Thanks Ricci!
This looks like such a light and refreshing take on the traditional taco. The pineapple slaw is a great compliment to this unique dish.
Thanks Kelly!
I wonder if chicken would work on this recipe as well. The sight of pineapple makes me hungry!
I’m sure it would.
Wow! That looks absolutely amazing, I know my husband and kids would just love this. I’m definitely pinning this for later!
I’m sure you’ll like this. Thanks for pinning!
that looks delicious… I have to try and make this for Memorial Day. I know the fam would love it.
Thanks! I’m sure they will.
I had pulled pork at a nearby BBQ restaurant a few weeks ago and it was good I wanted so bad to recreate here at home, but haven’t found the recipe that I like yet. I think this is it. 🙂
Does it taste like it has pineapples?
Great Idea! We do a pineapple mango salsa we put on fish and chicken a lot, doing a slaw with tacos is a little stroke of genius. I’m with you, to me, nothing says summer like pineapple, it’s such a great flavor that can add to almost any dish, sweet or savory.
Thank you Gabriel! I agree with you, nothing says summer like pineapples.
These look good. We don’t consume pork, but I bet they would be just as great with chicken.
Oh it’s also great with chicken.
Looks yummy! I also love pineapple dishes!
It is very yummy. Thanks Louisa!
Scrumptious tacos! Pineapple slaw? Is it like coleslaw, but pineapple? Hihihi. That’s a really dazzling dish Mommy! Belated Happy Mother’s Day! =)
Thank you Rhoda!
Looks yummy 🙂 I love tacos and pineapple
Thanks Mommy Anna!