Rustic Muskegon-Inspired Cherry BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Slow-cooked pork shoulder simmered in a housemade cherry BBQ sauce, piled high on toasted buns for a sweet and tangy sandwich. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 255 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 240 min Serves 8 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cherry preserves
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
8 hamburger buns
1 cup (optional) coleslaw

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder all over with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix 1 cup cherry preserves, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tbsp yellow mustard until well combined.
Step 4: Pour the cherry BBQ sauce over the pork, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
Step 5: Remove the pork from the pot, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot with the sauce, stirring to coat.
Step 6: Toast 8 hamburger buns lightly, then pile each with a generous amount of the cherry BBQ pulled pork and top with 1/8 cup coleslaw if desired.
Step 7: Serve warm for a sweet and savory sandwich experience.