Only 3 ingredients are needed for this easy crock pot pork loin BBQ. Make it shredded in the slow cooker with your favorite sauce. Pork loin makes amazing pulled pork so let me show you how!
Pulled pork in the crock pot is the simplest dinner recipe you can make on a busy weeknight or even a Sunday dinner. All you need to do is make sure your pork loin is thawed and ready to go at least 4 hours before dinner time. This BBQ pulled pork in the crock pot is Low carb and keto friendly! Serve it with Keto Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal.
Can you use pork loin for pulled pork?
Yes! 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. The other great thing about a pork loin is it has much less fat than a pork butt, which is what is traditionally used for pulled pork.
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 you use a pork tenderloin for pulled pork?
I would not recommend using a pork tenderloin for pulled pork 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 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.
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 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
Crock Pot Pork Loin - BBQ Pulled Pork
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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.
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Helene says
So easy. I love the GH Huges sauces. Thanks for sharing.
Vivian says
Made this recipe for the first time last night. Loved it! The rub adds a wonderful taste to it. I used STUBB's Original BBQ sauce which I added during the last 30 minutes of cooking. I just added 1/2 a bottle or less as the juices and taste of the rub were so tasty. Definitely a recipe I will be making periodically. A high recommend.
Jennifer Wooten says
Excellent recipe! The pork is so flavor packed, juicy, and just perfect.
Amanda S says
I had a frozen pork loin I had no idea what to make. I found this recipe and so glad I did. My kids and husband loved it, I’m so glad it was not dry. It was moist and the seasoning was FULL of flavor. I did trim some of the fat, and I shredded with a hand mixer. It was delicious!!
Pamela Huggins says
Do you cut the fat off?
Jennifer Banz says
You can if you like
Laura says
This was absolutely fabulous….will definitely make again for extra servings and for freezer meals! Thank you for sharing. 🤗
Shia says
I put this on my smoker on 225 for an 1 an a half first then the crock pot. This really gave it such amazing flavor, really recommend trying this.
Jennifer Banz says
That's a great idea!
Elisa says
How about if I cook it the day before? Do you suggest shredding it after it’s cooked or wait to shred the next day after reheating?
Jennifer Banz says
I think either way will work. Shredding it after it cooks would usually dry meat out but since this is being shredded into the liquid, that shouldn't be an issue. If you do shred it the day after, make sure to keep the liquid that released from the cooking process.
Michelle says
This was a very tasty dish. Fantastic recipe. The pork was so moist and flavorful. Very easy to make. thankyou
hal ballard says
no liquid to prevent drying out?
Jennifer Banz says
The pork loin will release a lot of liquid as it cooks.
Chemene Jackson says
Can you do this with a frozen pork loin or do I need to thaw it first?
Jennifer Banz says
You would need to thaw it first. It is not recommended to use frozen meat in a slow cooker due to food safety reasons.
Kathy says
This is a great recipe for pulled pork and without adding any liquid! The rub was easy to make and the meat was so flavoful and juicy. My roast was just a little over three lbs and it cooked on low for 10 hours.This recipe is a keeper, thanks so much!
Tony says
Very easy and the rub is fantastic with a little cayenne in it.
BBQ bob says
Simple easy and taste delicious
Dawn says
Hi!
I made your rub recipe but that looks like a lot. How much do I use on a 3.10 lb loin?
Thanks!
jenniferbanz says
I would use enough to coat the roast.