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Home » Main Dishes » Meats » Pulled Pork Tenderloin (Slow Cooker)

Pulled Pork Tenderloin (Slow Cooker)

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Meats / August 12, 2013

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Looking for an easy dish that will provide tons of leftovers? This two-ingredient pulled pork tenderloin made in the slow cooker is just what you need!

Pulled Pork Tenderloin on a hoagie bun topped with cole slaw

Sometimes, I love experimenting with complex, creative recipes. Other times, I just want the easiest food possible.

This pulled pork tenderloin is definitely in the latter category! In fact, you only need two ingredients — pork and a vinegar-based barbecue sauce — and all you have to do is add both to the slow cooker.

Tenderloins cook much faster than other cuts of pork, so you only need about 3½ hours on High. I recommend using a thin sauce to keep the meat juicy and flavorful without turning it into pulled pork soup.

So if you’re looking for a pork recipe that’s easy to make, versatile, and will last you for several meals, give this one a try!

How to make pulled pork tenderloin

Slow cooker recipes are perfect when you don’t want to do a lot of prep. And this recipe is about as easy as it gets!

Step 1: Cut each tenderloin in half cross-wise.

Step 2: Place two pieces of tenderloin in the slow cooker parallel to each other, then place the other two pieces on top, perpendicular to the bottom pieces.

Step 3: Pour the sauce on top.

Step 4: Cover and cook on High for about 3½ hours.

Step 5: Use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, then mix well with the liquid in the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Turn to Low, cover, and let it cook an additional 15 minutes or so.

That’s it! This was enough pork to last my husband and me for more than four meals, and it only took about 10 minutes of prep. You can’t beat that.

Ways to eat pulled pork

So now that you have enough pulled pork to feed an army, what should you make with it?

The tender, flavorful meat is great to serve as your main protein with a side of vegetables or a nice salad. Roasted zucchini fries with Parmesan or lemony romaine and avocado salad would be so tasty.

If you’re looking for something more indulgent, serve it with whole wheat flax dinner rolls!

It also makes a perfect filling for a pulled pork sandwich. Simply serve it on your favorite bun and top with coleslaw. You can also try it in a wrap or in lettuce cups.

Feel free to get creative with all your delicious pork!

Storage

Pulled pork can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

If you find that you simply can’t eat all of it in that amount of time, it also freezes very well! I recommend separating it into portions so it’s easy to thaw one or two servings at a time.

Other tasty pork recipes

When you’re not in the mood for chicken, but beef feels too heavy, pork is the perfect protein to enjoy for your meal! If you’re looking for a few more creative ways to cook pork, here are some of my favorite recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

  • Teriyaki Pork with Peanut Sauce (Slow Cooker)
  • 4-Ingredient Carnitas Posole (Instant Pot)
  • Sweet and Sour Pork (Lower Sodium, Gluten-Free)

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

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Pulled Pork Tenderloin via Slow Cooker
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Pulled Pork Tenderloin (Slow Cooker)

Looking for an easy dish that will provide tons of leftovers? This two-ingredient pulled pork tenderloin made in the slow cooker is just what you need!
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 35 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • ½ cup vinegar-based barbecue sauce or juice-based marinade

Instructions

  • Cut each tenderloin in half cross-wise.
  • Place two pieces of tenderloin in the slow cooker parallel to each other, then place the other two pieces on top, perpendicular to the bottom pieces.
  • Pour the sauce on top.
  • Cover and cook on High for about 3½ hours.
  • Use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, then mix well with the liquid in the bottom of the pot.
  • Turn to Low, cover, and let it cook an additional 15 minutes or so.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 8 servings of pulled pork.
Nutritional information will vary based on the sauce you use.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Pulled Pork Tenderloin (Slow Cooker)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 335mg15%
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pulled pork, slow cooker recipes
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  1. Deborah says

    August 17, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    It would be nice to know what sauce you used.

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      August 20, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Hi Deborah – Good point! I generally go for a Carolina-style vinegar-based sauce like Scott’s (https://amzn.to/2PpwwKL). (Note that’s an affiliate link.) I like heat and tang in my sauce rather than sweetness. Your taste buds may vary!

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