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    Home » Keto Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Crock Pot Pork Loin - BBQ Pulled Pork

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    Only 3 ingredients needed for this easy crock pot pork loin. Make it shredded in the slow cooker with BBQ sauce. This pulled pork in the crock pot is Low carb and keto friendly!

    shredded bbq in a crockpot

    Contents hide
    1 Can you make pulled pork with a pork loin in the crock pot?
    2 Can I use a pork tenderloin for crock pot pork loin?
    3 How to make pork loin pulled pork in the slow cooker
    4 Crock Pot Pork Loin - BBQ Pulled Pork
    4.1 Ingredients
    4.2 Equipment
    4.3 Instructions
    4.4 Jennifer's tips
    4.5 Nutrition per serving

    Pulled pork in the crock pot is the most simplest dinner recipe you can make on a busy weeknight or even a Sunday dinner.  All you to do is make sure your pork loin is thawed and ready to go at least 4 hours before dinner time.

    Can you make pulled pork with a pork loin in the crock pot?

    Definitely!!  I think this is the easiest way to make pulled pork...especially with the slow cooker.  Slow cooking the pork loin helps it stay moist and it is so tender.

    This Crock Pot Pork Loin has so much flavor thanks to the easy BBQ Rib rub that I shared a few months ago.  You could also use a store bought rub to make this even easier!

    The reason I use a homemade rub is because most rubs have sugar, so if you are following a low carb or keto diet, make your own!

    I love using my crock pot to make an easy BBQ pulled pork.  No need to fire up the grill or the smoker!

    I also love using pork loin because it is so affordable!

    Can I use a pork tenderloin for crock pot pork loin?

    I would not recommend using a pork tenderloin for this recipe because a tenderloin is an amazingly tender piece of meat and cooking it in the slow cooker is not doing it justice!  It is much better seared and then baked until it is a medium internal temperature of 145F.

    How to make pork loin pulled pork in the slow cooker

    putting Rub on a pork loin in a slow cooker

    The hardest part of this crock pot pork loin recipe is lugging out your slow cooker.  We place the pork loin into the slow cooker and cover it with BBQ rub and rub it in.  Then flip it over and cover the other side and rub it in.

    Now we just place the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

    cook pork tenderloin in a slow cooker

    The meat will literally fall apart when it is finished.  I like to shred the meat right in the crock pot with the juices to keep this crock pot pork loin extra moist.

    Most pork loins are around 5 pounds so I like to make the pulled pork and then freeze half of it for future recipes.  You can freeze it for up to 6 months in a freezer safe container.

    shredded pulled pork in a crockpot

    After the crock pot pork loin is all shredded, top it with your favorite BBQ sauce.

    Then you can serve it however you want!  I love to have mine with some crispy keto coleslaw on top.  So good!

    Into easy Crockpot meals?  Check these out: Cube Steak Recipe, Crockpot Swedish Meatballs, Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce, Crockpot Chicken Fajitas, Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, and Crack Chicken

     

    shredded pork loin in a slow cooker

    Crock Pot Pork Loin - BBQ Pulled Pork

    Only 3 ingredients needed for this easy crock pot pork loin. Make it shredded in the slow cooker with BBQ sauce. Low carb and keto friendly! 
    5 from 22 votes
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 206
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 3-5 pound Pork loin
    • BBQ Rub
    • BBQ Sauce (Click here for the one I love)

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker (Click here for the one I love)

    Instructions

    • Place the pork loin in the crock pot and cover with BBQ rub and rub into the pork.  Flip to the other side and repeat.  Place the crockpot lid and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
    • When finished cooking, shred the pork directly in the crock pot.  Top with BBQ sauce and serve.

    Jennifer's tips

    A 3 ounce portion of pork loin (without seasoning) is: 206 calories / 12g fat / 4.4g sat fat / 0 carbs / 23g protein
    Nutrition will vary depending on the brand of rub and BBQ sauce you use.
    Most pork loins are around 5 pounds so I like to make the pulled pork and then freeze half of it for future recipes.  You can freeze it for up to 6 months in a freezer safe container.
    Servings: 8

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 206

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, how to make pulled pork in the slow cooker

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Dawn says

      March 07, 2023 at 8:33 am

      Hi!
      I made your rub recipe but that looks like a lot. How much do I use on a 3.10 lb loin?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 07, 2023 at 9:54 am

        I would use enough to coat the roast.

        Reply
    2. Tracy says

      February 20, 2023 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing and Easy!!!

      Reply
    3. Milli says

      November 13, 2022 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      This pork recipe is unbelievable. So easy - no liquid needed. It produces liquid and once you shred the pork the liquid just incorporates itself in the pork. You really don't even need to add bar-b-que sauce it is so delicious without it. I added it just because I love sauce. Making it again tomorrow. Buy Hoagie rolls, throw some coleslaw on it and WOW!

      Reply
    4. Sasha says

      November 04, 2022 at 5:22 pm

      I had a 5 pound porkloin. Cooked on low for 8 hours in crockpot and it was not at all to the point of fall apart tender. Parts still had a tight cover of thin fat, yet even cutting the fat off it didn’t shred easy. Any ideas why??

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 07, 2022 at 1:50 pm

        Different thickness of meat will take longer. It needed a bit more time.

        Reply
    5. Sarah says

      August 31, 2022 at 10:30 am

      Will this work with a frozen pork loin?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 12, 2022 at 10:55 am

        You would need to thaw it first. Frozen meats are not recommended for the crock pot. According to Slow Cookers and Food Safety guidelines, you should always thaw meat or poultry before putting it in a slow cooker.

        Reply
    6. Stephanie Williams says

      August 17, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      I literally just goto Aldi and grab a pork loin roast for about $8. I love this meal and I never use slow cooker enough so this is a great way to get use out of it and u would think but the flavor that I spent hours of time preparing this meal.

      Reply
    7. Dianne Acri-Clinton says

      August 05, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This turned out better than I had expect as I used to make pulled pork with liquid, but never again. This will be my go to recipe from now on. So easy, and SO GOOD! I even left a few ingredients out from the rib but it turned out perfect!!

      Reply
    8. Ashley G says

      July 19, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      Best pulled pork I’ve ever had; the rub is fantastic!

      Reply
    9. Patrick McNees says

      June 29, 2022 at 5:21 am

      5 stars
      Add chopped onion to bottom of crock and top of dry rubbed roast. Sliced fresh jalapenos will add an extra kick to the finished product also.

      Reply
    10. Susie Jeroski says

      May 03, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      This looks delicious, I’m going to make it tomorrow. I went ahead and made the BBQ rub recipe you have the link for and I have a 6 pound pork loin roast. Do I use the entire amount of the BBQ rub? I don’t want to scrimp but also not overdue it. Your help appreciated! Thanks so much.

      Reply
    11. Katie says

      March 16, 2022 at 6:01 am

      5 stars
      Turned out wonderful. I did use real brown sugar in the bbq rub since we're not low carb. I didn't have quite enough time to cook on low the whole time so I did 1 hour on high and 6 on low. Meat fell apart and flavor was great even without bbq sauce. Definitely going to make again.

      Reply
    12. Shiela Bostelmann says

      January 18, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Just made this rub, just put in crockpot. I cannot wait to eat dinner tonight! : ) will let you know later how I liked this. Thanks.

      Reply
    13. Joanne Hunt says

      October 04, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple and unbelievably tasty!

      Reply
    14. Christopher Zarza says

      September 27, 2021 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe. So inexpensive and delicious. Thank you.

      Reply
    15. Jill says

      September 07, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      BEST pulled pork I’ve ever eaten. Made as directed and it fell apart when I touched it with a fork. So flavourful and perfect texture. Didn’t have that “slow cooker flavour” at all. 10/10 thank you!!

      Reply
    16. Vicky says

      June 08, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      I’m making this now for my birthday tomorrow! It seems like it’s going to be AMAZING!

      Reply
    17. Drew says

      May 11, 2021 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious!!! Had a 1.5 lb pork loin and cooked for 8 hours on low. Didn't add and sauce and it was so good! Definitely will be remaking this often! Thank you!

      Reply
    18. Lisa Petersen says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      I noticed there is liquid in the bottom of your crockpot when the loin is finished cooking. You started shredding it. Did you put water in the crockpot to cook in? Or is this just juices from the meat as it cooked?

      This looks amazing and I plan to make it soon!

      This low carb eating is new to me and I have been a little depressed about it. Felt like I was going to be deprived but have found you and I am feeling much better about this low carb adventure I am starting. Wish me luck....

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 21, 2021 at 10:43 am

        Yes, it's the liquid from the meat. You've got this!

        Reply
    19. Tara says

      February 13, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe! I added my BBQ sauce to the crock pot about 30 mins before serving. Very tasty recipe!

      Reply
    20. Kelly says

      February 07, 2021 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      OMG, this was amazing! I only had season salt so I lightly sprinkled that on both sides of a 3.5 lb pork loin and cooked 8 hours on low.

      Reply
    21. Mary L Kessinger says

      January 30, 2021 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this last month and was sooooo good!! Love using a leaner cut of meat. Making it again right now!
      Thanks!
      Mary

      Reply
    22. Linda says

      January 18, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      I have a piece of pork loin just 1 1/2 pounds. How long would I cook on low in crock pot for shredded pork?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 22, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Same amount of time

        Reply
    23. Charity says

      November 24, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great recipe. My husband and I both loved it and we are making it again for Thanksgiving. We have a total of 10 people that will be at our house.

      Reply
    24. Capt. Melanie says

      November 24, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Didnt you have a recipe for texas homemade barbecue sauce , using ketchup on here at one time? I've been scearching for it

      Reply
    25. Shiela Bush says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:54 am

      sorry i said i had wrong. i have a bone in boston butt roast. can that be done in slow cooker? or too greasy?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 12, 2020 at 9:18 am

        That would be perfect for the slow cooker as the fat will melt after cooking for a long time

        Reply
    26. Teri Salsberry says

      September 29, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Can you make this with pork roast? Im trying it tonight.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        October 02, 2020 at 9:56 am

        Definitely!

        Reply
    27. Dayna says

      April 04, 2020 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      A m a z I n g!!
      I’ve always made this recipe with a pork butt...and everytime I’ve said I think a lion would be better! What a relief to find this recipe and it’s even more amazing that it’s sooo delicious !! What a success!
      Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    28. Melissa Radwancky says

      February 23, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and I have to say its scrumptious! Honestly I myself think the dry rub recipe makes the dish. I barely used any of the barbecue sauce ( I use the same sauce as stated) Whole famile enjoyef..ty!

      Reply
    29. Lauren says

      January 08, 2020 at 8:49 am

      How long would you cook it from frozen?? I freeze my meat after I get groceries and put the meat into the crock frozen. 8hrs low? 6hrs high??

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 08, 2020 at 9:09 am

        It really is not recommended to cook meat from frozen in the slow cooker as there's the risk of harmful bacteria contaminating the meat before it reaches a safe temperature.

        Reply
    30. Holly says

      January 05, 2020 at 10:30 am

      What is the recipe for the rub?

      Reply
    31. Jimmy says

      December 01, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Would you recommend increasing the cook time for an 8 lb pork loin?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        December 01, 2019 at 9:16 pm

        I think 8 hours on low should still be plenty of time

        Reply
        • Jimmy says

          December 02, 2019 at 10:06 am

          Alright, thank you, I will give it a try and test it!

    32. Del says

      November 10, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Has anybody tried adding a liquid to the recipe? (Ex. Broth, soda, water... etc)

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 11, 2019 at 10:14 am

        You could but the pork releases a lot of liquid while cooking so it really isn't necessary

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          January 01, 2020 at 1:01 pm

          Do we drain the juice then shredded and add bbq or shred with juices included?

        • jenniferbanz says

          January 01, 2020 at 2:26 pm

          I shred with the juices but you could take it out and shred without the juices, then add some back to keep it moist.

    33. Carol says

      October 25, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      This is delish!!!!!!
      Perfect rub, so tasty.
      Happy to have found this recipe, and the fact it is made in a crock pot even better?

      Reply
    34. Cheryl says

      October 05, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Just wow! I used your BBQ rub recipe which I will now make a go to. No need for BBQ sauce, it isn't soooooo good. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    35. Heather says

      July 05, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      I have a one lb pork would you recommend doing this recipe in thirds? What about cooking time?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 06, 2019 at 8:32 am

        Yes, I would cut the recipe in thirds. I would check it after 2 hours on high and see if it will shred easily.

        Reply
    36. Taylor says

      June 27, 2019 at 9:41 pm

      Do you have to put any water in the crockpot?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 29, 2019 at 9:20 am

        Nope! The pork will release a lot of liquid

        Reply
    37. David L says

      May 27, 2019 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Mixing the rub was most ofvthe work. Too all of 10 minutes. 8 hours on low and the loin fell apart on its own. Flavors blended with bbq sauce perfectly. Just crazy easy and really good.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        May 29, 2019 at 11:41 am

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
      • Kelly says

        December 19, 2020 at 6:49 am

        I love an easy, delicious crockpot recipe and will be trying this today. Do you remove any of the fat from the pork loin before cooking?

        Reply
        • jenniferbanz says

          December 28, 2020 at 2:02 pm

          You can but it is a personal preference

    38. Noelle says

      April 05, 2019 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      I love crock pot recipes, this looks amazing!

      Reply
    39. Taryn says

      April 05, 2019 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this pulled pork is! Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
    40. Samantha says

      March 03, 2019 at 8:50 am

      Do you add any vinegar or water when cooking it?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 03, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        It's not needed. The pork will release a little of liquid as it cooks.

        Reply
    41. Lynne says

      February 26, 2019 at 10:48 pm

      Thanks for the great recipe! Do you have the recipe for your rub?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 27, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Here you go: https://jenniferbanz.com/the-best-bbq-rib-rub

        Reply

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