Moberly-Inspired BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Tangy Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

Slow-cooked pulled pork simmered in a smoky barbecue sauce, served on toasted buns with crunchy tangy coleslaw. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 225 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, smoked paprika, brown sugar 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
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 4 hamburger buns
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt (for slaw)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for slaw)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend all over 2 lbs pork shoulder.
2. Step 2: Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan, cover tightly with foil, and roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
3. Step 3: While pork roasts, mix 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 grated medium carrot, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate the slaw until serving.
4. Step 4: When pork is done, shred it with two forks and stir in 1 cup barbecue sauce until well coated.
5. Step 5: Toast 4 hamburger buns lightly, then pile each bun with a generous portion of pulled pork and top with the tangy slaw before serving.