Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4 pulled pork stuffed sweet potatoes
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin
Description
The pork tenderloin is coated with a coffee-based dry rub seasoning, then placed in a slow cooker with a mixture of chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, honey, and crushed garlic. Cooking on low for 6-8 hours slowly tenderizes the meat, allowing the flavors to meld. The sweet and tangy sauce complements the deep coffee notes of the rub.
Meanwhile, medium-sized sweet potatoes are roasted separately until soft. After the pork is cooked, it is shredded with forks or meat claws right in the slow cooker, mixing with the cooking liquid for moist, flavorful pulled pork.
To serve, the shredded pork fills the baked sweet potatoes for a filling meal combining the sweetness of the potato with the savory, slightly sweet pork. Alternatively, the pulled pork can be used as a sandwich filling on toasted hamburger buns for a traditional presentation.
This approach leverages slow cooking for effortless tender pork with layered acidity, sweetness, and aromatic garlic. Cooking sweet potatoes separately maintains their texture and color. The dish pairs well with simple sides or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons coffee click link for the recipe, rub seasoning
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 4 sweet potato medium-size
Instructions
- Rub the pork tenderloin all over with the coffee rub.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, honey and garlic together.
- Pour the mixture over the pork.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- About an hour before serving the pork, place the sweet potatoes in the oven set to 350°F for 45 minutes, or until soft to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and cool 10-15 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooling, use two forks or meat claws to pull the pork apart in the crock pot.
- Slice open the potatoes and fill them with the pulled pork.
Notes
- The pulled pork can be served either inside roasted sweet potatoes or as a sandwich on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4pulled pork stuffed sweet potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 923mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 18445mg | 369% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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