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.
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Nutrition per serving
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Milli says
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!
Sasha says
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??
jenniferbanz says
Different thickness of meat will take longer. It needed a bit more time.
Sarah says
Will this work with a frozen pork loin?
jenniferbanz says
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.
Stephanie Williams says
I literally just goto Aldi and grab a pork loin roast for about $8.00 and I cut it in half and save the the other half for another dinner usually I make the 2nd half with mashed potatoes and gravy and a veggie for another dinner and my husband doesn't even realize that it's the same cut of pork, so I make the most out of the roast especially with the crazy inflation we are experiencing. Anyhow I cook it in the slow cooker the bbq pork which takes 5 minutes of prep for me I use a McCormick brown sugar bourbon as my rub because I'm always in a rush so for me it's easier and then I set it an forget it for 4 he's on high. I buy rolls for the pulled bbq pork to serve it on and make baked beans ,again I buy beans already prepared lol I'm a busy gal so I cheat I buy readymade slaw which for a few dollars at Aldi u can add your mayo to the pre cut Cole slaw mix they sell in produce it's so easy and so delicious once it's done. 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.
Dianne Acri-Clinton says
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!!
Ashley G says
Best pulled pork I’ve ever had; the rub is fantastic!
Patrick McNees says
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.
Susie Jeroski says
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.
Katie says
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.
Shiela Bostelmann says
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.
Joanne Hunt says
Super simple and unbelievably tasty!
Christopher Zarza says
Excellent recipe. So inexpensive and delicious. Thank you.
Jill says
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!!
Vicky says
I’m making this now for my birthday tomorrow! It seems like it’s going to be AMAZING!
Drew says
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!
Lisa Petersen says
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....
jenniferbanz says
Yes, it's the liquid from the meat. You've got this!
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