Sweet and Smoky Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Loin

Sweet and Smoky Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Loin

You can shred pork loin to make a massive batch of pulled pork great for cook-outs, potlucks, parties for a sizable group, or for lunches and dinners — with plenty of extras to freeze and reheat. This dish can be served by itself or "sloppy joe" style on hamburger buns.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 3 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
  • 4 cups chopped onions
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle diet pepper-type soda (such as Diet Dr Pepper®)
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Cut each pork tenderloin into 4 pieces and place into a slow cooker; set to High.

Step 2
Stir onions, barbecue sauce, crushed tomatoes, diet soda, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, liquid smoke flavoring, paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl; pour mixture over pork tenderloin pieces. Cover and cook until tenderloin pieces begin to shred at the edges, 3 to 4 hours.

Step 3
Shred meat using 2 forks; reduce slow cooker setting to Low and cook 1 more hour.

Tips

Substitute any other diet soda; the soda is used as a substitute for brown sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

148
Calories
5g
Fat
10g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium322mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate10g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars6g
Protein16g
Vitamin C4mg 22%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium343mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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