Slow Cooker Honey-Soy Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Tender pulled pork cooked low and slow in a honey-soy marinade, served with a crunchy fresh cabbage slaw for balanced texture and flavor. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 pounds, trimmed and cut into large chunks pork shoulder
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 cups, shredded green cabbage
• 1 large, peeled and grated carrot
• 2, thinly sliced scallions
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil until combined.
2. Step 2: Place 3 pounds of pork shoulder chunks into a slow cooker and pour the honey-soy marinade over the meat, ensuring it is well coated.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the pork is very tender and easily shredded with forks.
4. Step 4: While the pork cooks, prepare the slaw by combining 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 large grated carrot, 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Toss well and refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Once pork is done, shred it with two forks in the slow cooker and mix with remaining juices. Serve pulled pork topped with the fresh cabbage slaw for a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.