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Last Updated on May 18, 2025 by Barbara

Pulled pork, a classic dish that embodies comfort and flavor, has the ability to transform simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With a few steps and the help of a slow cooker, you can elevate pork tenderloin into a succulent, melt-in-your-mouth barbecue pulled pork sandwich. Join me as we explore this easy recipe that’ll leave your taste buds dancing and everyone asking for more.

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How to Make Pulled Pork ( Video Tutorial)

Ingredients:

This recipe only require a few ingredients. The key to the best pulled pork sandwich is tender pork and the freshest bun. Make sure to chose the best cut of meat and a fresh bun.

Pork Tenderloin, Barbecue Sauce, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Water and Brioche Buns

Instructions for Making Pulled Pull:

1. Preparing the Ingredients

Add the water to the slow cooker then lay the pork tenderloin in the slow cooker. Season the meat with the salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.

2. Slow Cooking the Pork Tenderloin

Cover the slow cooker and set it on high heat for 6 hours. The slow cooking method allows the pork to break down gently, becoming tender and soaking up all the savory goodness.

After 6 hours, remove the cooked pork from the slow cooker. Shred the tender meat using a fork or two, letting it effortlessly fall into succulent strands.

Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and pour in the barbecue sauce, coating every fiber of the pork with its tangy, smoky essence.

Cover the slow cooker again and let the pork bask in the flavors of the barbecue sauce for an additional hour. This step allows the sauce to infuse deeply into the meat, resulting in a tasty, saucy finish.

barbecue pork tenderloin for pulled pork

As the final hour draws to a close, the aroma wafting from the slow cooker will signal that your pulled pork is ready. The meat is tender, infused with flavors, and primed to grace your taste buds with its deliciousness.

What to Eat with Pulled Pork

I love to make my pulled pork sandwich immediately after the meat has slow-cooked. I toast brioche buns lightly for added texture and flavor. Pile the succulent, saucy pulled pork generously onto the buns, creating a masterpiece ready to be devoured. Serve this delicious sandwich with a side of pickles, potato salad and potato chips.

Each bite of this slow-cooked meat encapsulates the essence of comfort and indulgence. The tender, flavorful pork, infused with the subtle sweetness of root beer, perfectly complemented by the tangy barbecue sauce, delivers a symphony of flavors.

Pulled pork isn’t just a dish; it’s an experience—an invitation to savor every moment and relish in the joy of creating something truly extraordinary from humble ingredients.

In the realm of culinary pleasures, pulled pork stands as a testament to the beauty of simplicity and patience. With just a few ingredients and the gentle coaxing of a slow cooker, you can create a dish that delights the senses and brings smiles to the faces gathered around your table.

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