Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Tender slow cooker pulled pork in a tangy barbecue sauce. 320 calories, 28g protein, set and forget.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork has 320 calories per serving, with 28g protein, 22g carbs, 12g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 480 min.
Nutrition per serving
4 serving(s)
320
Calories
28g
Protein
56% DV
22g
Carbs
8% DV
12g
Fat
15% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🔥 8.8g protein per 100 cal.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
480 min
Servings
4
Est. Cost
$5.50
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
This slow cooker pulled pork uses lean pork tenderloin cooked low and slow until it shreds effortlessly in a smoky homemade barbecue sauce. It feeds a crowd and reheats beautifully for sandwiches all week.
Ingredients
- 16 oz pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Layer the sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and half the smoked paprika and place on top of the onions.
- Whisk together the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, mustard, and remaining paprika in a bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the pork and turn to coat.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours (or High for 4 hours) until the pork shreds easily.
- Transfer the pork to a bowl and shred with two forks.
- Stir the shredded pork back into the sauce to coat and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Carbs | 22g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Pork tenderloin is far leaner than shoulder; check at 7 hours to avoid dryness.
- Serve on whole wheat buns, over greens, or stuffed into sweet potatoes.
- Freeze pulled pork in the sauce in flat portions for fast weeknight meals.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
slow cooker
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