Apple-Glazed Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender pulled pork simmered with apples and cider, served over a refreshing cabbage slaw for balanced flavor and crunch. This American slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, diced apples, and apple cider for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs pork shoulder roast
• 1 cup diced apples
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1.5 cups sauerkraut
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 3 lbs pork shoulder roast in the slow cooker. Top with 1 cup diced apples, 1 cup apple cider, 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, and 1 tsp paprika.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender.
3. Step 3: Remove pork and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker with the cooking liquid and stir to coat.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1.5 cups sauerkraut, 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to make the slaw.
5. Step 5: Serve pulled pork mixture over a generous portion of cabbage slaw.