Honey-Mustard Pulled Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

Slow-cooked pork shoulder in a sweet-tangy honey-mustard glaze, shredded to perfection for effortless weeknight meals. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 495 minutes pairs trimmed of excess fat pork shoulder, yellow mustard, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 "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

• 3 lb, trimmed of excess fat pork shoulder
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1, chopped onion
• 2, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place trimmed pork shoulder in slow cooker and season with yellow mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Add chicken broth, chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.
4. Step 4: Remove pork, shred with two forks, discarding large fat pieces, and return to slow cooker.
5. Step 5: Stir shredded pork to coat with sauce, then let rest for 10 minutes before serving.