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!
Can you make pulled pork with a pork loin?
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?
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
The hardest part of this 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.
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.
After it 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
Crock Pot Pork Loin - BBQ Pulled Pork
INGREDIENTS
- 3-5 pound Pork loin
- BBQ Rub
- BBQ Sauce (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.
Tara says
Awesome recipe! I added my BBQ sauce to the crock pot about 30 mins before serving. Very tasty recipe!
Kelly says
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. We don’t like the extra fat so just scraped that off after cooking and then pulled the pork. We served it without sauce (because that’s how we do it in North Carolina) and let people add their choice of sauce at the table. I highly recommend Lillie’s Smoky Barbecue Sauce (Memphis sweet) or Lillie’s Carolina Barbecue Sauce (Western North Carolina more vinegary sauce). The pork was delicious alone but these sauces put it over the top.
Mary L Kessinger says
Tried this last month and was sooooo good!! Love using a leaner cut of meat. Making it again right now!
Thanks!
Mary
Linda says
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?
jenniferbanz says
Same amount of time
Charity says
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.
Capt. Melanie says
Didnt you have a recipe for texas homemade barbecue sauce , using ketchup on here at one time? I’ve been scearching for it
Shiela Bush says
sorry i said i had wrong. i have a bone in boston butt roast. can that be done in slow cooker? or too greasy?
jenniferbanz says
That would be perfect for the slow cooker as the fat will melt after cooking for a long time
Teri Salsberry says
Can you make this with pork roast? Im trying it tonight.
jenniferbanz says
Definitely!
Dayna says
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
Melissa Radwancky says
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!
Lauren says
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??
jenniferbanz says
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.
Holly says
What is the recipe for the rub?
Jimmy says
Would you recommend increasing the cook time for an 8 lb pork loin?
jenniferbanz says
I think 8 hours on low should still be plenty of time
Jimmy says
Alright, thank you, I will give it a try and test it!
Del says
Has anybody tried adding a liquid to the recipe? (Ex. Broth, soda, water… etc)
jenniferbanz says
You could but the pork releases a lot of liquid while cooking so it really isn’t necessary
Jennifer says
Do we drain the juice then shredded and add bbq or shred with juices included?
jenniferbanz says
I shred with the juices but you could take it out and shred without the juices, then add some back to keep it moist.
Carol says
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?
Cheryl says
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.
Heather says
I have a one lb pork would you recommend doing this recipe in thirds? What about cooking time?
jenniferbanz says
Yes, I would cut the recipe in thirds. I would check it after 2 hours on high and see if it will shred easily.
Taylor says
Do you have to put any water in the crockpot?
jenniferbanz says
Nope! The pork will release a lot of liquid
David L says
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.
jenniferbanz says
So glad you liked it!
Kelly says
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?
jenniferbanz says
You can but it is a personal preference
Noelle says
I love crock pot recipes, this looks amazing!
Taryn says
I love how easy this pulled pork is! Thanks for a great recipe.
Samantha says
Do you add any vinegar or water when cooking it?
jenniferbanz says
It’s not needed. The pork will release a little of liquid as it cooks.
Lynne says
Thanks for the great recipe! Do you have the recipe for your rub?
jenniferbanz says
Here you go: https://jenniferbanz.com/the-best-bbq-rib-rub