Southern Pride Smoked Pulled Pork with Homemade Coleslaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Juicy pulled pork smoked to perfection paired with a fresh, creamy homemade coleslaw for a classic Southern barbecue meal. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 630 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, kosher 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 10, 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: 30 min Cook: 600 min Serves 10 American cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

5 lbs pork shoulder
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrot
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat smoker to 225°F. Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Rub evenly over the entire 5 lbs pork shoulder.
Step 2: Place pork shoulder in smoker fat side up, smoke for 8-10 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is tender.
Step 3: While pork cooks, mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1/2 tsp celery seed, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large bowl.
Step 4: Add 3 cups shredded green cabbage and 1 cup shredded carrot to the bowl, toss well to coat, and refrigerate until serving.
Step 5: Remove pork from smoker, let rest 30 minutes, then shred with forks. Serve pulled pork with homemade coleslaw on the side.