Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Apple and Cabbage Slaw

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

Tender slow-cooked pork shoulder served alongside a crunchy, tangy apple and cabbage slaw for a satisfying Whole30 dinner. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, boneless, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium granny smith apple, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder evenly with 2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Place pork in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until meat is fall-apart tender.
2. Step 2: While pork cooks, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 medium julienned granny smith apple, 1 medium shredded carrot, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl. Toss well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Step 3: When pork is done, shred with two forks and serve alongside the crisp apple and cabbage slaw for a balanced Whole30 meal.