Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Succulent pulled pork slow-braised in a rich craft beer from Noisette Creek, served on toasted buns with tangy coleslaw. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 500 minutes pairs pork shoulder, boneless, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 lbs pork shoulder, boneless
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 12 oz Noisette Creek craft beer
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 8 hamburger buns
- 3 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder all over with 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder.
- Step 2: Place the pork in a slow cooker and pour 12 oz Noisette Creek craft beer over it. Add 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
- Step 4: While pork cooks, prepare coleslaw by combining 3 cups coleslaw mix with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp celery seed, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Step 5: When pork is done, shred it with two forks and mix with the cooking juices.
- Step 6: Toast 8 hamburger buns until golden. Pile pulled pork on bottom halves, top with a generous scoop of coleslaw, then close sandwiches and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches take to make?
Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, boneless from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Noisette Creek Beer-Braised Pulled Pork Sandwiches?
American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
