Description
Mouthwatering Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin delivers comfort and flavor in one irresistible dish. Rich southern-style goodness melts together with smoky barbecue notes, promising a delicious meal that will satisfy your deepest cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 to 2.5 pounds (0.9 to 1.1 kilograms) pork tenderloin (or pork loin)
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Serving Suggestions:
- Buns
- Coleslaw
- Rice
Instructions
- Position the pork tenderloin at the base of the slow cooker, ensuring it sits flat and evenly.
- Create a robust marinade by vigorously blending BBQ sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing vessel until completely incorporated.
- Generously cascade the flavor-rich marinade over the tenderloin, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor penetration.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the meat to tenderize gradually for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 3-4 hours until the pork reaches a fork-tender consistency.
- Carefully extract the cooked tenderloin from the liquid and utilize two forks to meticulously pull and separate the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Reintegrate the shredded pork into the remaining cooking liquid, gently folding to ensure each morsel becomes thoroughly saturated with the tangy, sweet sauce.
- Present the pulled pork as a versatile filling for soft buns, crisp tacos, fluffy rice, or alongside classic barbecue accompaniments for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Opt for a lean pork tenderloin to keep the dish healthier and reduce excess fat.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting cayenne pepper or using a mild BBQ sauce for sensitive palates.
- For a gluten-free version, choose a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
- Enhance meal prep by making a larger batch and freezing portions for quick future meals – this pulled pork stays fresh for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg