Craft Brew Pulled Pork Sandwich with Tangy Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

Slow-cooked pulled pork infused with craft beer, served on a toasted bun and topped with a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, craft beer, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup craft beer
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• 4 hamburger buns

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 2 lbs pork shoulder, 1 cup craft beer, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and shreds easily.
2. Step 2: While pork cooks, prepare slaw by mixing 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup shredded red cabbage, and 1 grated medium carrot in a bowl. Whisk together 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp honey; toss with cabbage mixture until well coated. Refrigerate until serving.
3. Step 3: Once pork is done, shred it using two forks and mix with the cooking juices.
4. Step 4: Lightly toast 4 hamburger buns. Assemble sandwiches by piling generous portions of pulled pork on the buns and topping with 1/4 cup tangy slaw each. Serve immediately.