This slow cooker pork enchiladas recipe is so good! Its juicy and tender, budget friendly, easy to make and full of flavor. What more can I say!

Make it in the instant pot, slow cooker or crockpot! This enchilada pork bowl freezer meal will have you enjoying bbq pulled pork with no cooking!

Whats better then an authentic pork enchilada. Mexican food is a favorite in our household and pulled pork is a top choice! Make this enchilada recipe healthy by skipping the tortillas and topping off rice or cauliflower rice with your pulled pork!

You can even make your own healthy enchilada sauce with the recipe provided!

Making sauces at home is as simple as blending together simple ingredients! Giving you fresh, flavorful, and clean food! Non of the bad stuff and no weird ingredients. If your interested in learning more about preservative free living.

Slow cooker pork enchiladas are so kid friendly and do not overwhelm with spice. You can add a little spice if desired by adding in chipotle, jalapeno or just upping the chili powder.

The color and vibrance of this dish will create a fun happy environment everyone will enjoy at dinner!

Why you will love this pulled pork enchiladas recipe.

10 Minutes to Prep
Super Easy
Extremely Tasty
Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
Family Friendly

Pineapple Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Hannah Stewart

The easiest and best slow cooker porkenchiladas! Use your leftover pork should or add in fruit for a pineapplepulled pork enchilada!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings Adults

Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker
1 gallon freezer bag
1 Quart sized bag

Ingredients

Pork:

2-3 lb pork shoulder alt: pork butt, pork tenderloin
1 cup fresh pineapple

Enchilada Sauce:

14.5 oz diced tomatoes can
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin
1 tsp onion powder
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp paprika
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
1 cup fresh pineapple

For serving

1 fresh pineapple chopped
salsa
paleo sour cream
your favorite burrito bowl toppings

Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Blend together all sauce ingredients in high speed blender or food processor to make enchilada sauce.
Add all ingredients, except for serving ingredients, to the freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Dump contents of the freezer bag to a slow cooker.
Cook on low 8-10 hours
Shred pork, top with fresh pineapple and sauce from a slow cooker, serving over rice.

Instant Pot Directions

Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
Set to High Pressure for 50 minutes, then allow a 15-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
Shred pork, top with fresh pineapple and sauce from a slow cooker, serving over rice.

Dietary Adjustments

Make it Gluten-Free:

This recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Make it Dairy-Free:

This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Freezer Labels

Pineapple Pulled Pork Freezer Meal Printable Label

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 10.3gProtein: 30.7gFat: 5.1gSaturated Fat: 2.1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 7.1g

Keyword freezer meals, Leftover Pork Shoulder, Pineapple Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork Enchiladas, What to serve with enchiladas

Ingredients you will need for this pineapple pulled pork enchiladas recipe.

pork shoulder (or pork tenderloin)
diced tomatoes
chili powder
cumin
onion powder
garlic cloves (or garlic powder)
paprika
salt
pepper
fresh pineapple

Fresh Ingredients

Salsa
Cashew Sour Cream
Favorite taco toppings

Can I use fresh tomatoes instead?

Absolutely. A 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes will give you 1.2 – 2 cups of diced tomatoes. If you prefer fresh you can chop up the tomatoes until you have 2 cups and add that to the recipe.

I like using organic diced tomatoes because its a time saver and my toddlers cannot always wait ????

How to make the enchilada sauce?

SUPER EASY! In the past sauces have intimidated me. But this one is as simple as throwing all the sauce ingredients together in a food processor or high speed blender and blending until smooth.

I love the sweetness the pineapple gives for a delicious pineapple pulled pork enchilada bowl.

How to make this pulled pork enchilada recipe in the slow cooker?

Just throw everything into a slow cooker and let it cook for you. No mess, no fuss and a delicious home-cooked dinner!

TIP: If you are using a large pork shoulder (or leftover pork shoulder from another recipe) then try using 3 or 4 foil balls to set the pork shoulder on top so that your meat stays juicy.

What kind of meat can I use?

Pork shoulder, pork butt or pork tenderloin will all work great for this pineapple pulled pork enchiladas recipe. If you are wanting a low fat recipe then try using pork tenderloin but be sure to only cook 4-6 hours depending on the size of your tenderloin.

You could even try using ground pork for a ground pork enchiladas bowl.

What to serve with enchiladas?

I love an enchilada bowl because of the texture, customization and flavor. Who doesn’t love a burrito bowl?! This slow cooker pork enchilada bowl is the best of a burrito bowl with the flavors of an enchilada!

I love to serve with all my favorite taco/enchilada toppings.

You can also try serving with a Mexican street corn, salsa and chips or some guac, maybe even queso!

How to store this crockpot pork enchilada recipe?

After cooking store in fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?

You can use a slow cooker or crock pot for this recipe. Slow cooker pulled pork is amazing! By cooking it slowly your pulled pork becomes juicy and tender for an amazing slow cooker pork enchiladas bowl. Cooking in the slow cooker make this recipe fast and easy so you do not have to take the time to cook all night.

Pineapple Pulled Pork FAQs

I forgot to thaw my freezer meal, now what?

No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).

What do you do with leftover pork shoulder?

If you have leftover pork shoulder try making a pulled pork recipe! Making a pineapple pulled pork is a sweet and tangy way to use up veggies and fruit in the house.

You could even try making pulled pork enchiladas with green sauce for something fun and new.

Do you freeze enchiladas cooked or uncooked?

You can freeze this enchilada pork recipe cooked or uncooked! If you are meal prepping I recommend following the freezer instructions so you have an easy dinner whenever needed and then freeze the leftovers if you need to so you can pack an easy lunch!

How many calories are in a serving?

A serving size assumes 1/2 cup of pulled pork at 211 kcal per serving.

Can I use this recipe in my instant pot?
Absolutely. You may have to play around with cook times. If you’re interested in an instant pot cheat sheet for cook times click here!
What to serve with enchiladas?

If you are wondering what to serve with enchiladas then try these suggestions.

I love eating this pineapple pulled pork enchiladas bowl with rice and beans, chips and guac,salsa or queso and maybe some mexican street corn as well.

Should I thaw frozen enchiladas before baking?

If you forgot to thaw this enchilada pork bowl freezer meal no problem just add them to the slow cooker and you will be able to enjoy the dish when ready!

Can I use this recipe for a traditional enchilada in tortillas?

Absolutely! You will need to cook the recipe ad instructed in the recipe card above. Then use it as a filling in tortillas (add cheese if desired), top with sauce from the slow cooker (more cheese if desired) and cook in preheated oven at 400 for 10-15 minutes.

How can I eat pulled pork without bread?

You can enjoy this slow cooker pork enchiladas recipe on its own, over rice, cauliflower rice, chips or in tortillas! Endless possibilities.

This recipe could also be used to make a slow cooker pork enchilada casserole if you top with cheese toward the end of cook time and let cook remaining 15-30 min in the slow cooker.

Are these authentic pork enchiladas?

No, this recipe is not an authentic recipe but the flavors are based on an authentic pork enchiladas recipe.

An authentic pork enchiladas recipe will take alot longer and more unique spices that are not as commonly found in stores or in your pantry at home. That is why I created this accessible shredded pork enchiladas slow cooker recipe so everyone can enjoy this fast easy dinner at home