Description
This Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin is an easy and delicious way to turn a lean cut of pork into a flavorful, juicy, and fall-apart-tender meal. Cooked low and slow in your favorite barbecue sauce with simple spices, it’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, bowls, or served with classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread.
Ingredients
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2 to 2.5 lbs pork tenderloin (or pork loin)
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1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for heat
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Buns, coleslaw, or rice for serving
Instructions
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Place pork tenderloin in the slow cooker.
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In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, chicken broth, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
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Pour sauce mixture over the pork.
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Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until pork is very tender and easy to shred.
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Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
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Return shredded pork to the sauce and stir to coat.
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Serve on buns, in tacos, over rice, or with your favorite BBQ sides.
Notes
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Pork tenderloin is lean, so avoid overcooking to keep it juicy—pork loin is also a good substitute.
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Add more BBQ sauce after shredding for a saucier texture.
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Leftovers freeze great and make awesome sandwiches or wraps!