Best 6 Sweet And Smoky Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Loin Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Sweet and Smoky Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Loin, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly crafted with a blend of sweet and smoky spices, this succulent pork loin is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender, fall-apart meat that will melt in your mouth. Accompanied by three delectable recipes – tangy Carolina-style barbecue sauce, a zesty pineapple salsa, and a refreshing coleslaw – this versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic pulled pork sandwich, a flavorful taco, or a vibrant salad, this recipe has got you covered. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our Sweet and Smoky Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Loin, where every bite is a celebration of taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK RECIPE



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Slow cooker pulled pork is the tastiest recipe for your slow cooker! Pork shoulder that's slow roasted is so tender and juicy it literally falls apart on its own.

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 pounds pork shoulder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 orange (juiced)

Steps:

  • Place the diced onion, garlic and orange juice in your slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, mix all of the spices together.
  • Trim all excess fat from the pork shoulder, then rub the spice mixture generously around the entire pork shoulder and place in the slow cooker.
  • Turn your slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours.
  • Once your pork is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker to a plate or cutting board and use two forks to shred the pork.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 251 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 411 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN IN THE CROCK POT



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This easy Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork recipe only needs a few simple ingredients, with practically no prep!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin (1.2 to 2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup chicken broth or water
1 cup BBQ sauce (store bought or homemade)

Steps:

  • Remove the pork tenderloin from the package, and place it on a cutting board.
  • In a small bowl combine the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix to combine.
  • Rub your spice mixture all over the tenderloin, and then place it in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Add the water or chicken stock to the bottom of the slow cooker (don't pour it over the pork, though, so that you don't wash off your spice rub).
  • Add the lid and cook on high for 4-5 hours, or until the tenderloin is easy to shred with a fork.
  • Remove the pork from the crock pot, and shred with 2 forks. Return it to the slow cooker, and mix it with any liquid that might have remained in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add your BBQ sauce, and stir to combine. Adjust salt and BBQ amounts to your liking, serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Sugar 18.7 g, Sodium 956.8 mg, Fat 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg

SWEET AND SAVORY SLOW COOKER PULLED PORK



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This is a sweet and savory pulled pork that combines many techniques for the best flavor. The slow cooker makes the meat fall off the bone!

Provided by strayredbolt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 15h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (4.5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 cup root beer
2 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground paprika
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ cups root beer
1 ½ fluid ounces whiskey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup prepared barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder roast into a large plastic bag, pour 1 cup of root beer over the meat, and squeeze out all the air from the bag. Seal the bag closed, and refrigerate 6 hours to overnight.
  • The next day, mix together the light brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic salt, celery salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  • Remove the meat from the marinade, and shake off the excess. Rub the meat all over with the spice mixture, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Mix together the balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 cups of root beer, whiskey, and brown sugar in a bowl, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the meat on all sides until the meat develops a brown crust, about 3 minutes per side. Place the seared meat into a slow cooker. Pour the balsamic vinegar-root beer mixture over the meat, set the slow cooker to High, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred with 2 forks. Discard the bones and all but 1 cup of the liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded meat to the cooker, mix in the barbecue sauce, and let sit on Low until ready to serve. Serve piled on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 985.4 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

SWEET & SMOKY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me, it basically shreds itself. -Lauren Adamson, Layton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup liquid smoke
3 tablespoons paprika
3 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard cooking juices. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce; heat through. Serve on buns. To make ahead: In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast in a freezer container and freeze. To use, place roast in refrigerator 48 hours or until completely thawed. Cook and serve as directed. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 827mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK



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If you've spent any time on Pinterest or food blogs, you've likely come across a recipe for three-ingredient barbecue pulled pork that can be made in the slow cooker. Methods and ingredients vary, but the recipe almost always calls for boneless pork shoulder, some sort of dark cola (usually Dr Pepper or root beer) and barbecue sauce. Dubious? We were too, so we asked the members of our NYT Cooking Community Facebook page if anyone had ever made it and if they liked it. We received more than 150 very opinionated responses. Many readers have come up with their own clever twists, like using coffee or beer in place of cola, adding onions or chipotles, rubbing the meat with a spice blend and searing the meat before cooking. We tried cooking it a few different ways and found we liked this adaptation best. It calls for a few more ingredients and an extra step or two, but it's got layers of flavor and it's still mostly fuss-free. (You can find the pressure-cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     meat, sandwiches, main course

Time 10h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons hot or sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
3 to 4 pound boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of most of its excess fat
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing
1 yellow onion, chopped (optional)
1 (12-ounce) can dark soda, like Dr Pepper, root beer, cola or birch beer
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic and onion powders, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. If you have time, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to overnight. If you don't, no worries; proceed to Step 2.
  • Lightly grease the crock of a slow cooker. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear the pork until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes each side. Add onion, if using, to the slow cooker. Add the pork on top of the onion. Pour soda over the pork and set the slow cooker to low for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat has collapsed and shreds easily.
  • Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker and shred the meat directly in the pot. Add about 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and stir to combine. (At this point, if you like crisp bits in your pulled pork, you can spread the shredded pork on a sheet pan and place under a broiler for a couple minutes then return to the slow cooker.) Taste and add more barbecue sauce, hot sauce, salt or pepper, if desired. Serve with soft rolls and extra sauce on the side.

SLOW COOKER SMOKY BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICHES RECIPE



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This simple crock pot pulled pork recipe is so easy to throw together but tastes like something you would order from a BBQ restaurant. The bbq pulled pork seriously falls apart when it's done cooking.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon salt
1 Tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
⅓ cup liquid smoke
4 pounds pork shoulder butt roast ((or bone in))
18 ounces BBQ Sauce (1 bottle)
12 Hamburger Buns

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner).
  • Combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard and liquid smoke in a small bowl.
  • Rub all over the roast, covering all sides. (Optional: poke your roast with a large fork a couple of times to let the flavors really soak in).
  • Place lid on slow cooker and bake on low for 8-10 hours (or high 5-6 hours).
  • Shred meat when finished and add bottle of BBQ sauce.
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1609 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork. Pork loin is a leaner cut that is perfect for pulled pork. It is also less expensive than other cuts of pork, such as pork shoulder.
  • Season the pork generously. A good rub will help to flavor the pork and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the pork on low heat. This will help to prevent the pork from drying out.
  • Baste the pork with the cooking liquid every few hours. This will help to keep the pork moist and flavorful.
  • Let the pork rest before shredding it. This will help the pork to retain its juices.
  • Serve the pulled pork with your favorite sides, such as coleslaw, baked beans, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked pulled pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty and affordable meal, give slow-cooked pulled pork loin a try.

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