Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Pulled Pork with Tangy Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

Tender pulled pork slow-cooked in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, paired with a crunchy tangy cabbage slaw. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 6, 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, boneless pork shoulder
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups, thinly sliced green cabbage
• 2 cups, thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1 large, shredded carrot
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for slaw)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder in the slow cooker and coat with the sauce.
2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
3. Step 3: While the pork cooks, prepare the slaw by mixing 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage, and 1 large shredded carrot in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Step 5: Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks and mix it with the cooking juices in the slow cooker.
6. Step 6: Serve the pulled pork topped with a generous scoop of the tangy cabbage slaw on sandwich rolls or over rice.