This Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork recipe is a perfect easy, filling weeknight dinner. Made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients, it’s low in fat, packed with protein, and paleo / Whole30 approved!
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Warning: You’re going to want to eat this Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork for dinner almost EVERY week once you try it!
Partially because it’s one of the easiest recipes ever, but also because it’s super delicious! This healthy pulled pork only requires 10 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time.
The crockpot does the rest of the work for you to make the tastiest pulled pork with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
A few months ago I was in a total dinner rut!
I was so bored with everything that I was finding on Pinterest, totally sick of all my favorite recipes that I had found and saved over the years… and just plain didn’t want to cook.
If you’re looking for other slow cooker recipes – check out our slow cooker pot roast, slow cooker baby back ribs, or these Paleo Crockpot Recipes.
Then this pulled pork came into my life, and it has hands down been my favorite thing to make for dinner. Mostly because it requires so little work, which is perfect!
P.S. – If you love crockpot recipes, check out our crockpot whole chicken or these 45 Healthy Crockpot Recipes!
What makes this pulled pork healthy?
We love this pulled pork for so many reasons! This recipe takes about 10 minutes to pull together (a little longer if you make roasted potatoes) + but here are some other reasons why we love it:
- Low fat – Traditionally pulled pork is made with pork shoulder or pork butt which is higher in fat. We use pork tenderloins in this recipe which are much leaner! If you do want a pulled pork shoulder recipe, we love this Pulled Pork Shoulder.
- High Protein – This recipe is pure protein! 41g per serving!
- Low sugar BBQ sauce – We recommend you use a low or no sugar BBQ sauce to keep this low carb. So many BBQ sauces are high in sugar and honestly.. you don’t need all that sugar!
It’s also paleo, whole30 friendly, gluten free, sugar free, and dairy free. Most importantly it’s DELICIOUS. Cause that’s what really matters, right?
Ingredients for Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork:
To make pulled pork you’ll need:
- pork tenderloins
- olive oil
- paprika, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, ground ginger
- chicken broth
- BBQ sauce
I really love topping this with this BBQ sauce. It’s paleo/Whole30 friendly, but it also tastes amazing! I hate when BBQ spices are too sweet, or too smoky. This is another good BBQ sauce brand, and we also like this one!
How to make healthy crockpot pulled pork:
Cooking healthy pulled pork is very easy. The key is the spices!
- Get your spices + other ingredients.
- Whisk together your olive oil+ spices.
- Marinate your pork tenderloin.
- When you’re ready to cook. Put it in the crockpot with chicken stock. Allow it to cook low + slow.
- When it’s cooked, shred with forks or a mixer.
- Toss with barbecue sauce & enjoy!
Do you need to use pork tenderloins for this?
I prefer to use pork tenderloins in this recipe because they tend to be less fatty and very lean. You could also use a pork shoulder or pork butt if you prefer!
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Substitutions for healthy pulled pork:
This recipe is pretty straight forward but there are a few substitutions you can easily make!
Pork – You can use pork shoulder or butt for this recipe, but i prefer the pork tenderloins because they are so lean. Chicken will also work with this recipe!
Liquid Smoke – You can add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the marinade if you’re looking for that smoky flavor!
Chicken – If you don’t eat pork you can use chicken breasts for this!
Spices – Feel free to change up the spices in this recipe or use your favorite BBQ rub
Oil – Avocado oil will work in this recipe in place of olive oil.
Instant Pot: You can also make this recipe in the instant pot. See below for instructions in the recipe!
BBQ Sauce: Any BBQ sauce will work great on this pulled pork but make sure to read your ingredients if you’re strict paleo/whole30 .
Can you make pulled pork in the instant pot?
Yes you totally can! This pulled pork is much better if you make it in the crockpot, but you can make it in the instant pot. Follow all the instructions for marinating. When you’re ready to cook – get instant pot to Sealing, Pressure Cook for 18 minutes.
When the instant pot is done, allow the pressure to naturally release for at least 15 minutes, then quick release. It’s better if you can naturally release the pressure completely because it keeps the pork super tender.
Do you need to use barbecue sauce in this recipe?
You could leave the barbecue sauce off this recipe, but I love adding a low/no sugar BBQ sauce to it for extra flavor and to keep it moist.
Just be careful with the barbecue sauce you use because many of them have tons of added sugars and funky ingredients.
Pulled Pork FAQ:
Yes, you need to put liquid in the slow cooker for pulled pork. The liquid helps to essentially steam the pork which results in juicy, flavorful pulled pork.
The best cut of meat for pulled pork is pork butt or pork shoulder, but I like to use pork tenderloins because they are lean and low in fat.
The best cut of pork for pulled pork is pork shoulder or butt. The fat helps the meat get super tender. However, we love to use pork tenderloin for pulled pork. Pork chops will also work!
Absolutely! Pork loin or pork tenderloins can make great pulled pork. The key is cooking them low an slow because they are a leaner cut of meat.
How to Store Pulled Pork
Storing: This will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Freezing: You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. We like these containers for freezing. You can use code CLEANEATINGCOUPLE to save $$ on them! Make sure to thaw the pork completely before enjoying.
Reheating: You can reheat this recipe in the microwave, toaster oven or on the stove in a lightly greased pan.
Why is my crock pot pulled pork tough?
Your crockpot pulled pork might be tough because you didn’t cook it for long enough. Pork really needs 6-8 hours (or longer depending on the cut) to make sure that the meat breaks down. Try to keep your crockpot set on low vs the high setting to avoid getting tough pulled pork.
How do you keep pulled pork moist in a crock pot?
To keep pulled pork moist in the crockpot make sure there is enough liquid and avoid using the high heat setting. You can always add more liquid and the pork will soak up the juices. Beef or chicken broth will add the most flavor.
How to serve this Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork:
We love to serve this recipe with Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Healthy Green Beans Almondine. You can also serve them on a slider, or with some of our other veggie side dishes
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Healthy Crockpot Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs pork tenderloin (approximately 2 medium pork tenderloins)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce of Choice
Instructions
Crockpot Instructions:
- Clean off ‘silver skin’ from pork tenderloin. (This is optional, but recommended to keep it lean)
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil + spices. Marinate pork in olive oil + spices overnight if possible in a ziploc bag, otherwise place tenderloins in crockpot and cover with oil/spice marinade. Make sure all areas of the pork have some marinade on them.
- Pour chicken stock on top of marinated tenderloins.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours in the crockpot or high for 4-6 hours.
- When finished cooking, use tongs or a fork to pull the tenderloins apart (it will fall apart!). Allow the juices to soak into the pulled pork.
- Toss with your favorite barbecue sauce + enjoy!
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Clean off 'silver skin' from pork tenderloin. (This is optional, but recommended to keep it lean). Cut pork tenderloin into 5-6 inch sections. You can leave the tenderloins whole, but it will take longer to come to pressure.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil + spices. Marinate pork in olive oil + spices overnight if possible in a ziploc bag, otherwise place tenderloins in instant pot and cover with oil/spice marinade. Make sure all areas of the pork have some marinade on them.
- Pour chicken stock on top of marinated tenderloins. **Important Note** Add an extra cup of chicken stock or water. The instant pot requires more liquid.
- Set instant pot to Sealing, Pressure Cook for 18 minutes. When instant pot is done, allow the pressure to naturally release for at least 15 minutes, then quick release.
- When finished cooking, use tongs or a fork to pull the tenderloins apart (it will fall apart!). Allow the juices to soak into the pulled pork.
- Toss with your favorite barbecue sauce + enjoy!
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Notes
- I prefer to use pork tenderloins in this recipe because they tend to be less fatty and very lean. You could also use a pork shoulder or pork butt if you prefer!
- You can marinate this pork ahead of time for up to 24 hours for even more flavor
Cecilia says
Looking at the pictures made me hungry!
Love how easy the recipe is. Thanks for sharing!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks Cecilia!! I hope you give it a try 🙂
Laura says
Anything that combines BBQ, Sweet potatoes and my slow cooker is a winner in my book! Totally need to make this!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I couldn’t agree more!! 🙂
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’ve done it with chicken too and it’s SO yummy!!
Rachel says
I tried this with a different marinade and it came out dry after 6 hours . I used the instant read thermometer at 6 hr mark like you said and the temp was over 200 🙁 . I did have lime juice in my marinade, but I didn’t think it would alter the time that much….I plan to try again this weekend with a cook time of 4.5 hours and see how it is.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Rachel – I’m not sure what could’ve possibly happened.. I just made this today and had no issue with it! Did you use the broth and cook it on low? I’m wondering if something is off with your crockpot and the temperature is too high! I actually cooked it for an extra two hours today and it was completely moist! 🙁
Angie says
Everything I make in my crock pot comes out dry. Any tips on avoiding that? I’m trying this recipe this week. Thanks!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Angie – If you follow the directions on this it definitely won’t come out dry! I always try to add some liquid to my crockpot recipes, I find it helps!
Alicia says
I had nearly 3lbs of meat and cooked on low for 5.5 hours. The internal temp read 200 degrees after 5 hours. Turned out a little dry.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Alicia – I’m really sorry to hear this turned out dry… I’m wondering if it has something to do with your crockpot? I’ve made this at least 20 times and never had a problem 🙁
Shawnna says
This was by far the best pulled pork I’ve made.
It was a hit in my house, i will definitely be making
It again!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad you liked it, Shawnna!! The leftovers are great in tacos or even for breakfast with eggs!
Toni says
Made this recipe, it was delicious!! Easy to make & healthy too.! My picky eaters loved it.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much Toni! Glad you and your family liked it!
Jesse Urbina says
Can’t wait to try! Just a question: how many oz in a serving? I’m trying to get better sense of my macronutrients and I see its 315 calories per serving but don’t know the serving size. Thanks!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Jesse – The recipe calls for 2.5lbs of pork. There are 16 oz in a pound, so the recipe has 40oz total. When you divide it by 6 servings per the recipe it’s about 6.6oz per serving.
Diane Selzam says
I make this a couple times a month when doing my food prep…yummy!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you enjoyed it! It’s perfect for meal prepping!
Ann says
I made this recipe today in my instant pot on the slow cooker setting. It was absolutely amazing!! I had to keep from peeking before the 6 hours was up because the house smelled soo good! It was a huge hit with the family as well- my picky 3 year old loved it! It was perfectly moist and the meat fell apart just by stirring it with a wooden spoon.
The Clean Eating Couple says
I love hearing that Ann!! I’m so glad your family loved it 🙂 That makes me so happy!!
Annmarie says
I made this recipe for pulled pork today and it was absolutely amazing! The meat was tender and juicy and fell apart just by stirring it with a wooden spoon. My picky 3 year old also enjoyed it! I also had to keep myself from peeking when it was cooking- the house smelled that good!!
Rick Dermody says
I am trying this today. I marinated just as you said, but a bit less of each spice since my wife has IBS and finds that spices upset it. My daughter is coming over who is totally “organic” and she balked at it at first but I assured her it would be clean and used organic chicken broth. Her 15 yo son is totally looking to chow down on this! I’ll have her bring over her favorite organic BBQ sauce. Another daughter is gluten sensitive so this works for her. I have 2 crockpots going–one with this recipe and one with baked potatoes. The gluten sensitive one might choose to eat the pork on a baked potato, o/w I have some whole wheat buns and some dairy free cheese and cooked organic broccoli and cauliflower for whoever wants to dress up their baked potato. As others have said, it smells delicious and I can’t forsee any dryness problems. Thanks!
The Clean Eating Couple says
That makes me so happy to hear, Rick!! I love this recipe because it is super versatile and everyone can love it! I’m glad your entire family can enjoy it!! 🙂
Nicole says
So yummy I made this yesterday and it came out perfect!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m so glad you liked it, Nicole!! 🙂
Melanie says
I love this! Thanks for sharing. If I were to make this recipe without the BBQ sauce, are the spices still on the sweeter end?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Melanie – I wouldn’t say that the spices are on the sweeter end, but the pork still has a lot of flavor even with out BBQ sauce! You can shred it and just skip the sauce if you’d like!
Amy says
I’m making this for our 9 month old to try today. I have a question though. The piece of pork I bought is 1.1 lbs. I adjusted the spices, but how would I adjust the cooking time? I’m using the crock pot.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Amy – I’ve never tried this so I’m not entire sure but I think you could cook it for an hour less. Let me know how it turns out for you!
MIssy S says
This recipe was one of the best pulled pork easy crockpot meals I have ever made! The taste was amazing and you don’t need to over do it with the BBQ sauce! The pork was tender and I decided to pair it with a baked sweet potato and cucumber & tomato salad! This is definitely a keeper!
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m SO glad you liked it, Missy!! I totally agree – it’s fine without the BBQ sauce and flavorful on it’s own. Have you seen my Easy Paleo Slow Cooker Recipes Book? It is filled with recipes like this one!!
Jennifer Ramos says
Liz always has easy and tasty recipes. Loved this pulled pork recipe because it basically makes itself. I used my sugar free bbq sauce and it was freaking delicious. If you like this try her homemade baked fries!!! Yum!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much Jennifer! This + the fries are seriously my favorite combo!!
Kareela Heidenreich says
Our whole family absolutely loved this. I did not add any barbecue sauce and it was still beautiful . Definitely making again.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Kareela! The BBQ sauce honestly isn’t even necessary – it tastes great on it’s own!
Valerie says
Loved this recipe – so tender and tasty and so simple. I will definitely be making again. Also, the crispy roasted sheet pan potatoes are the perfect side with this!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you like it, Valerie! Aren’t those potatoes the best?!
Laura says
This is such an easy crockpot recipe to make your entire house smell great on a cold night. The flavors all mixed well and ate with Brussels as our side. Thanks for the tasty recipe.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Laura!
Monica says
Loved loved this pork recipe! Seriously dummy proof and for this full time working mom of 3, that’s what I need. I had all the simple ingredients on hand too. I made mine in the crockpot for my husbands birthday dinner. Put in the crockpot at 12:30 pm and cooked on low for 6 hrs, shredded it and let sit for another 30 mins. So juicy and delish! I served with baked sweet potatoes and served the pork on top of the potatoes. Perfection with the bbq sauce too I used. Also added asparagus on the side. Highly recommend!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Monica! And that it was easy for you to make 🙂
Dianna Sharron says
I’ve made this recipe many times and it never fails. My family is split between wanting the pork in the marinade juices alone and wanting BBQ sauce on it so I choose to serve it as it and let everyone add sauce to their liking. It’s so simple and makes excellent leftovers!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Diana! So happy to hear your whole family loves it. It’s good with or without sauce.. we go either way in our house 🙂
Tammi McKnight says
Which do you prefer using, the crockpot or using the instapot?
The Clean Eating Couple says
Definitely the crockpot. I don’t really like my instant pot. I think everything tastes better in the crockpot! 🙂
Berni Shalda says
Needed a recipe for my son’s family birthday party that would satisfy everyone’s new year diet resolutions. This was amazing. It was so flavorful and juicy. Some people had over salad, some had plain, some put on sandwiches. It made enough for 6 adults and 2 kids. This is going into my rotation.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Berni! It’s perfect for a crowd and easily customizable!
Lori says
Do you have to marinate it in an oil before putting it in the crock pot, or would the broth be enough moisture?
The Clean Eating Couple says
i would highly recommend marinating it. Pork tenderloin is a leaner cut of meat, meaning it has less fat. Without the oil, I think that this will be dry, and lack the flavor that the healthy fats in olive oil bring.
Kelly says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the ease of this recipe! Tried it for the first time and so stinking EASY! Overall I liked the spices added (may go less on the cinnamon next time and a little more on the garlic powder). And I will never “shred” pork or chicken any other way than putting it in my KitchenAid mixer. 30 seconds = PULLED PORK DONE! BAAAAHHHHH YEEEESSSSSSSSS! I let my family add their own amount of BBQ sauce – I tend to like mine more coated than my hubby. Sandwiches were so good and I’ve already been adding to leftovers to salads – delicious! Thanks Liz!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Kelly! Isn’t shredded meat in the kitchen aid the best!!?? So glad you were able to use it so many different ways!
Joni says
Made this today and it was so tender! We marinated it overnight then cooked it in the crockpot as instructed. Then I shredded it and let it sit in the juices on warm until time to eat. Topped it with BBQ sauce and an onion bun (no diet restrictions in our house), and it definitely hit the spot! The marinade gave just enough flavor without overpowering or competing with flavor of sauce. Thanks, Liz!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Joni! That sounds delicious on an onion bun.
Erin says
Perfect for quarantine. Made house smell amazing and taste top notch. Will definitely keep in rotation.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it! It’s our favorite meal!
Lauren says
This was so delicious and easy to make – I loved it and cannot wait to make it again!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lauren! Thank you so much!
Michelle says
I made this recipe a few nights ago. It was a great hit with my picky husband and son. They both enjoyed the pork plain with only the cooking juices. I added some bbq sauce. I made some minor modifications to the spice measurements because my tenderloin was only 1.5 pounds. I also added an extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth two hours before it was done so the pork wouldn’t be dry. It was really yummy, I plan to make it again in the future.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Michelle! So glad you all liked it!
Hannah Schmitz says
Made this recipe with chicken for dinner tonight! LOVE how easy it is. Thanks for another great recipe!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Hannah!!
Caitlin says
I love making this on a Sunday and having it for lunch for the whole week. Simple, yet delicious and can be paired with just about anything.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed!
Aysia B says
This was delicious and oh so easy. I will definitely be adding it to the rotation, hubby couldn’t get enough!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Aysia! Thank you so much!
Marina Garabedyan says
This pulled pork was perfections. The flavor was amazing! It was tender I didn’t even need to add Bbq sauce it was that good.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Marina! I really appreciate it!
Kirsten Wilson says
This is my go to pulled pork recipe! So easy to make and so good! I’ve brought this pulled pork to so many family events and pot luck at work! People actually ask me to make it anytime a pot luck is mentioned at work.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Love hearing that, Kirsten! Thank you so much!
Alison Witt says
This was so easy to make and tastes great!
Melissa J. says
After marinading over night, would you recommend including the marinade in the crock pot, or discarding the leftover marinade?
The Clean Eating Couple says
I place everything in the crockpot – but that’s up to you!
Lindsay R says
Followed directions to the T (except for bbq. Used a different brand) and it turned out perfectly! Loved the rub and it made the house smell mouthwatering! I used 2.5lb pork loin and trimmed any fat. Cooked in the slow cooker on high for 1 hour and then low for 4 more. It easily fell apart. I did make one mistake though. I was lazy and put the meat in the stand mixer to shred. It was so tender, it sort of made a pulled pork paste. Like the consistency of tuna salad. Lol. This was on me. I should have fork shredded. It was so tender, I would have been done in a minute. But. I didn’t get any complaints and the flavor was awesome. Highly recommend.!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Lindsay! When I shred it in the stand mixer I only shred it for maybe 5 seconds.. I leave it in bigger chunks 🙂 Hope this helps!
Melissa says
The best pulled pork I have ever made! Forgot to marinate it but it was still delicious!!! All the flavors go so well together! It was a hit with my family!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Melissa! We often skip marinating (only because of the timing!) and it still comes out great!
Katy says
This is the second recipe from your website that I have made this week, and we really enjoyed this one. I made it in the slow cooker, and I used pork butt just because it was on sale this week at my local supermarket. This blend of spices works very well and smelled great while in the slow cooker. I had a lot of meat juices after six hours on low even after I returned the shredded pork to the crock pot to soak up the juices. Next time, I will drain off some of the meat juices before I stir in the barbecue sauce. That way I can prevent the burger sandwich buns from getting soggy when I spoon out the shredded pork onto the buns. I look forward to trying this with the pork tenderloin. Your recipes have inspired me to finally get an Instant Pot. I ordered an Instant Pot Duo Crisp during Prime Days, and I can’t wait to try some of your recipes in it.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Glad you liked the pulled pork!! Enjoy the instant pot – you can find all of our instant pot recipes here
Ashley Orfitelli says
Love a easy and delicious crock pot recipe! I have made this multiple times and its always enjoyed by family and friends!
Abby says
This recipe is literally SO easy. I sometimes bulk prep this (I’ll get a few packages of pork tenderloin at Costco) and keep in the freezer for “emergency” dinners. This recipe is also so versatile you can put it on loaded baked potatoes, nachos, leave as-is — it goes with anything! We love this recipe!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you like it, Abby! We love it on nachos 😉
Michelle Linsley says
I have tried the pull pork recipe in the crockpot. LOVED it. My husband said don’t loose this recipe.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you both liked it, Michelle! Thank you!
Yanhel says
Absolutely love how easy this recipe is to follow! I also love the tip to use pork tenderloins instead of the pork butt because it is a lot less fatty.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Yanhel! Glad you liked it!!
Julie says
I did not add the BBQ sauce when done. We ended up having them as pulled pork sandwiches and added the sauce we wanted last night with a salad and tonight we had “pork carnitas” with some lime sauce and added salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomato – one crockpot, 2 different meals! Both were delicious!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Julie! So happy you liked it! Great idea for serving it 🙂
Adrienne says
Made the pork in my instant pot. So easy to put together and it came out tender and easy to shred.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Yum! So glad you liked it, Adrienne!
Cindy says
If you are able to share it, can you please tell me which crockpot you use. I find that the one I use runs really hot. It seems to cook everything in half of the time that is stated. I do have an instant pot, and I use it all of the time. But, I would really like to try this recipe in the crockpot. Thank you.
The Clean Eating Couple says
The crockpot I use is linked throughout the blog post – just scroll up above and click on the word crockpot. Hope that helps!
Justine says
So easy and delicious! Easy week night dinner for my family. Going to make this again!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it, Justine!
Rebecca says
So delicious and super easy!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Rebecca! So glad you liked it!
Jennifer says
This was so good! I was a little nervous when I saw cinnamon i included, but it really helps give the pork good flavor. And the addition of chicken broth helped keep the meat super moist and tasty. I will definitely be keeping this in the rotation!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it, Jennifer!
Sara says
I am personally a terrible cook and I’m always looking for easy recipes that my fiancé will love. This recipe was so easy to follow and super simple to make! Everyone that I have made it for has said it was delicious!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thank you so much, Sara!! Glad you enjoyed it!
LB says
Made this and took it to work. BIG HIT!!!! Leftovers were even better the next day! Thanks!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it!!
Elissa says
Made this yesterday and it’s the best pulled pork I’ve made! My husband is already talking about adding them to nachos the next time I make it. So good & flavorful without the guilt or heavy feeling.
The Clean Eating Couple says
Thanks, Elissa! So glad you liked it!
Alyssa says
If I am making this with pork chops (~1.5 lbs) how long should I cook these on low?
The Clean Eating Couple says
I’m sorry Alyssa but I’ve never tried this with pork chops so I’m not sure how that will work. I’d cook it for at least 4 hours on low. They might need 6-8 hours to get tender but without trying it I can’t be sure!
Breonna says
Such a quick and easy recipe! First time making pulled pork and it was delicious!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it, Breonna! Thank you!
Ally says
Such a great & easy recipe! My husband and I love making this once a week for easy meal prep.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it! Thank you so much!
Georgia Pappa says
Hello there! Was wondering what pressure to use on instant pot- low, medium or high? It doesn’t specify.
Thank you!!
The Clean Eating Couple says
Hi Georgia – My instant pot doesn’t have low, medium or high. I just set it to Pressure Cook. I would say stick with medium!
Alyssa says
This is the perfect base for pulled pork! Cost effective, delicious, healthy, and easy. Cannot recommend this enough!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it, Alyssa! Thank you!
Jessica Packer says
I made this last night and it was amazing! I only let it marinate for about an hour & I made it in my Instant Pot because I was running short on time and it was delicious. I can only imagine how much better it would be if it had all that extra time to marinate overnight AND cook for 6-8 hours!! Holy mackerel! Liz, you always knock it outta the park with these great recipes and I can’t wait to try this one again and try even more of your recipes!!
Amber says
What a wonderful recipe! I love how simple it is!
Janay says
Absolutely fabulous! Use this recipe for any holiday or gathering!! I haven’t had much practice making shredded bbq anything so I wasn’t confident in how this would turn out. It turned out great! I love that you add the bbq sauce at the end so people can have which ever flavor they want. My husband likes a burban BBQ sauce that I’m not a fan of so we can each get what we want.
I’ve made it twice now. It is even yummy without the BBQ sauce. This is a must try! Super easy. This last time I didn’t remember to marinate it over night so I just marinated for the 3 ish hours I had to do so. Turned out wonderful. Hit the spot for my BBQ craving!
The Clean Eating Couple says
So happy you liked it!
Krista says
I currently have this in the crockpot. There are a lot of juices leftover. Do I dump the extra juices before adding the bbq sauce or combine the bbq sauce with the leftover juices?
The Clean Eating Couple says
You can but you don’t have to. If you do that it will help to keep the pork moist
Ellen says
This recipe was so easy and so delicious! To keep it low calorie I used a flat-out as my “bun”! My whole family enjoyed it.
The Clean Eating Couple says
So glad you liked it!
Marianne says
Hello:
The pulled pork turned out great! First time I have made it! For the future, can I cook this recipe in the oven?
Marianne
The Clean Eating Couple says
Glad you liked it! No, you need to make this in the crockpot. if you cook this in the oven it will dry out!
Chelsea says
I have made this recipe a few times and it’s always amazing! I would recommend doing the slow cook for longer time. Marinating overnight is great but also works the day of – even for only marinating for an hour. I add some cabbage slaw on my tacos for a little crunch or just have it in a salad. If you have leftovers, I HIGHLY recommend making some white Annie’s mac and cheese and adding the pulled pork in for a protein with some veggies on the side. It’s a great change and adds so much flavor while using up those leftovers!
Allison says
This was amazing! I am new to cooking and have never cooked with pork before. This recipe turned out fantastic. I used 2 lb pork tenderloin and cooked it for 5 hours on low. Can’t express how much my husband and I enjoyed!
Carol English says
Want something easy and delicious? Make this, it’s really good. I used a store bought sweet heat bbq sauce for a little extra flavor. Was even better at lunch today.
Kjerstin Richards says
This was delicious! Added a few more spices to the rub, but otherwise followed it exactly. The pork wasn’t dry for me at all and I loved that we did the bbq sauce on the side so people could put how much they wanted. In all honesty, the pork was flavorful without it. I plan on saving some leftovers (if it makes it past the second day) for Cuban sandwiches.
I appreciate you sharing a pork loin pulled pork recipe. It’s nice to see an alternative compared to pork butt. I’ll be keeping this recipe in rotation.
Kelly Cram says
So tender and flavorful! I’m looking forward to making this again and marinating for 24 hours, but even with just a few hours of marinating the pork was delicious!
BEN30 says
Tasty!
Karen says
Love this recipe! Turns out well every time we’ve made it and family loves it. The combination of the spices is key
Jess Mitchell says
Great ! Quick easy and tasty. The recipe is easy to follow and taste great.
Denise says
If you marinade it first, what are you marinading it in??
The Clean Eating Couple says
The recipe says ‘Marinate pork in olive oil + spices overnight if possible in a ziploc bag, otherwise place tenderloins in crockpot and cover with oil/spice marinade.’
Kyle says
Super easy and delicious! I accidentally added 1/2 tablespoon of pepper instead of teaspoon and it still came out great!
Whitney Carter says
So easy and delicious!! I love that it doesn’t have a bunch of added sugar and you can sweeten it up to your liking with BBQ sauce 😋 definitely will be making again!
Krystal says
Thank you so much for this simple recipe. I went ahead and made this low sodium. I added heaping measurements of the spices to the oil and marinated for 18hrs. Added a couple chopped up carrots and 2 sweet onions to the crock pot. The smell while cooking was divine. That hint of cinnamon gives it something special. 6hrs on high, checked it a few time. I decided to add a full bottle of bbq sauce at the end. Texture and tenderness look great. Sauciness looks ideal. Hoping this freezes and reheats well. Also hoping it will be a hit with my Grandma as one of her pre made freezer meals. Since I cant taste it myself..It passes my smell test for sure.