Description
This Apple BBQ Pulled Pork is everything you want in a recipe! It's incredibly easy to make, requires just a few simple ingredients, and is packed with protein to keep you satisfied. Choose to cook it in the Instant Pot for tender pulled pork in just over an hour, or use a slow cooker for a flavorful meal that's ready by dinner time. Both methods result in delicious, juicy pork full of rich BBQ flavor. I love serving mine on Kings Hawaiian Rolls, which are only 90 calories each, making this dish a perfect combination of taste and nutrition. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or hosting a casual gathering, this pulled pork recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
170 calories | 24.2g protein | 8.6g carbs | 4.1g fat |
Serving Size: 129g/4.5oz cooked with bbq sauce. Recipe makes 10 servings.
MyFitnessPal: Apple BBQ Pulled Pork Slow Cooker EHK
Ingredients
BBQ Rub
Instructions
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Start by generously seasoning the 2.5 lb pork tenderloin with BBQ rub, ensuring it’s evenly coated on all sides.
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Sear the seasoned pork using a pre-heated, non-stick skillet until it develops a golden-brown crust, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once seared, set the pork aside.
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Place the sliced onion and apple matchsticks at the bottom of your slow cooker. Transfer the seared pork tenderloin on top of the apple and onion mixture.
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Add 2/3 cup of apple juice and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
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Once the cooking time is complete, check the liquid level in the slow cooker. If there is more than 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, discard the excess. Remove the pork tenderloin from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
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Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir in 1 cup of Sweet Baby Ray's No Sugar Added BBQ Sauce, ensuring the pulled pork is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
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Serve on your choice of bun, turn into pulled pork pizza or quesadilla!
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Enjoy your delicious and easy BBQ Apple Pulled Pork, perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prepping for the week!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 170kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4.1g7%
- Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
- Cholesterol 73.7mg25%
- Sodium 433.7mg19%
- Potassium 467.8mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.6g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 4.1g
- Protein 24.2g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
170 calories | 24.2g protein | 8.6g carbs | 4.1g fat |
Serving Size: 129g/4.5oz cooked with bbq sauce. Recipe makes 10 servings.
MyFitnessPal: Apple BBQ Pulled Pork Slow Cooker EHK
