Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Tenderloin!
In another effort to keep the oven off on a hot day, I dialed in this VERY EASY recipe for barbecued pulled pork tenderloin in the Crock-pot and it is SO SO FABULOUS!
The secret to keeping the protein high and the calories down here is swapping a pork shoulder for a pork tenderloin! I was shocked how well a pork tenderloin worked in the slow cooker, how lean it was, and how flavorful and tender it came out, all shredded up and mixed in with the cooking juices!
Need ideas for what to do with it? Try these delicious Pulled Pork Tenderloin Nachos, or turn it into this super satisfying Pulled Pork Tenderloin Sandwich!
Makes 8 servings: 32g Protein, 246 Calories per serving
Description
Great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork Tenderloin (2 1 lb roasts)
- 1/2 Onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, sliced
- 6 oz Barbecue Sauce
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut the pork tenderloins in half, season them on both sides with salt & pepper, then place the cut and seasoned tenderloins in your slow cooker.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, and barbecue sauce to the slow cooker, and stir until everything is combined.
- 3
Set the slow cooker on high and cook the pork a minimum of 6 hours.
- 4
When the pork is tender, shred the pork by pulling the pieces apart with a fork, stir the shredded pork into the accumulated juices in the slow cooker, and enjoy!
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