Primal 'Cue Style Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Slow-cooked pork shoulder shredded and tossed in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce, piled high on toasted buns for a classic American BBQ sandwich. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (bone-in), yellow mustard, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 8 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs pork shoulder (bone-in)
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp honey
8 hamburger buns, toasted
1 cup (optional for topping) coleslaw

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to create a dry rub.
Step 2: Rub the spice mix all over the surface of 4 lbs bone-in pork shoulder, coating evenly.
Step 3: Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is very tender and pulls apart easily.
Step 4: While the pork cooks, combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp honey in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened to make the barbecue sauce.
Step 5: When the pork is done, shred it using two forks and mix with half of the prepared barbecue sauce.
Step 6: Serve the pulled pork on 8 toasted hamburger buns, topping with additional barbecue sauce and 1 cup coleslaw if desired.