Just over here officially changing the pulled pork game with my ridiculously good slow cooker BBQ pulled pork tenderloin. With just 5-ingredients, 5 minutes of prep, and no pre-browning, this leaner cut of pork slow simmers in a simple spice blend and BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade) for the most epic, tender, juicy melt-in-your mouth pulled pork perfect for slider, sandwiches and more.
Melt In Your Mouth BBQ Pulled Pork–But with a Leaner Tenderloin Makeover!
Succulent, melt-in-your mouth BBQ pulled pork is hard to beat – I mean it feeds a crowd, can be made ahead, and the prep could not be simpler (I am queen of 5 minute prep recipes and this one is no exception)!
For this fresher take BBQ pulled pork – I went with a leaner cut of pork (pork tenderloin) dusted with a few smokey and spicy seasonings, smothered it in BBQ sauce, and then tossed into the crockpot till the meat falls apart (no babysitting involved).
And yeah, you put in very little effort, but what you get in return is BBQ pork that’s super rich and flavor-filled, plus takes less time to cook and is lighter than recipes using pork butt.
As for the key component – the BBQ sauce – I’m using my quick & easy chipotle BBQ sauce, but to make the meal even easier, use any good quality store-bought BBQ sauce (just make sure you like the flavor since it’s a prominent flavor).
With all your hard (well, easy) work, you’ll be rewarded with tender shreds of pork bathing in a sweet & smokey sauce that’s ready to be served in bowls with creamy cabbage slaw, dill pickle slaw (pictured and do dang delicious) or in buns (hello Hawaiian rolls) with slaw to-go.
Or, for easy entertaining, serve this pulled pork at your next cookout along with one or two of these super easy BBQ side dishes.
Visual Guide: How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin
Epicly Good When Made Ahead
BBQ pulled pork keeps really well in the refrigerator and freezer making it an excellent meal prep dish, and the pork with sauce can be stored covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin (5-Ingredients!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin silver skin removed
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup BBQ sauce plus more to taste
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Nestle tenderloins into the slow cooker, side by side, alternating thicker end to thinner end.
- Sprinkle all sides evenly with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Pour over ⅓ cup BBQ sauce, spreading to evenly coat the pork.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 6-7, or until the pork shreds easily with a fork.
- When the pork is done, carefully transfer to a cutting board. Shred or small dice the pork, then add back to the slow cooker with any accumulated juices.
- Stir to combine and taste. Add additional BBQ if desired, then serve.
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