Slow Cooker Mississippi-Inspired Pulled Pork with Spiced Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

Tender slow-cooked pulled pork infused with regional spices served alongside a crunchy spiced cabbage slaw. This Southern US-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs pork shoulder (boneless), yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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 pork shoulder (boneless)
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 head, shredded green cabbage
• 1 large, shredded carrot
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rub 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder with 2 tbsp yellow mustard evenly, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Place pork in slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Pour 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar over the pork. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until pork is very tender and easily shredded with forks.
3. Step 3: While pork cooks, combine 1/2 head shredded green cabbage, 1 large shredded carrot, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss well to create a creamy spiced slaw.
4. Step 4: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Mix shredded pork with cooking juices in the slow cooker.
5. Step 5: Serve pulled pork on plates topped with a generous scoop of the spiced cabbage slaw for a balanced meal.