Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Crisp Apple Slaw
Tender spiced pulled pork served alongside a refreshing, fiber-rich cabbage and apple slaw dressed in extra-virgin olive oil.
Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
480 min
Total
495 min
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Equipment
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Pork shoulder melts gently over low heat, making it an ideal prep-ahead protein for the family.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine paprika
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Combine paprika
Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub evenly over the pork shoulder.
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Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a…
Place the seasoned pork shoulder into a slow cooker, cover with the lid, and cook on LOW setting for 8 hours (or HIGH setting for 4 to 5 hours) until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Look for: the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork
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Transfer the cooked pork to a large…
Transfer the cooked pork to a large cutting board, remove any excess fat, and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces; return the shredded pork to the warm slow cooker juices.
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Whisk together extra-virgin olive oil
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and mustard until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Add shredded green cabbage
Add shredded green cabbage, shredded red cabbage, and julienned green apple to the bowl with dressing and toss thoroughly until coated.
Look for: coated
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Serve 150g of warm pulled pork with…
Serve 150g of warm pulled pork with 1.5 cups of fresh apple cabbage slaw on the side.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store leftover pulled pork and slaw separately…
Store leftover pulled pork and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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