Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin BBQ Sandwich

by OldManCooking

Pork
Published 6 May 2026Original video

This slow cooker pulled pork tenderloin makes an impressive yet simple weeknight dinner or weekend entertaining dish. A generous pork tenderloin is seasoned generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then slow-cooked until perfectly tender alongside sliced onion. Once cooked through, the meat shreds effortlessly and combines with sweet BBQ sauce and maple syrup for a rich, glossy finish. Serve on soft buns or bread for a satisfying BBQ sandwich that's sure to please the whole family

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15 mins
Prep time
8 hrs
Slow cook (Low)
5 hrs
Slow cook (High)
4
Serves
8 hrs 15 mins
Total (Low)
Slow cooker setting:Low 8 hours or High 5 hours

Ingredients

Servings:
4
Units:

Main

  • 1150 g Pork Tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat

    Room temperature before cooking works best

  • 1 whole Large White Onion, thinly sliced

Seasoning

  • 15 g Salt, coarse ground
  • 7 g Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • 7 g Garlic Powder

Sauce

  • 60 ml Maple Syrup

    Add in final 30 minutes of cooking

    Pure maple syrup preferred

  • 60 ml Sweet BBQ Sauce

    Add in final 30 minutes of cooking

    Use your preferred brand or homemade sauce

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the pork tenderloin dry with kitchen paper. Mix together salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl.

    ~5 mins

    Tip: Drying the meat helps browning

  2. 2

    Rub the seasoning mixture all over the pork tenderloin, ensuring it's evenly coated on all sides.

    ~5 mins
  3. 3

    Heat a frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, approximately 2 minutes per side. This step is optional but recommended for added depth of flavour.

    ~10 mins
    Optional step

    Tip: Browning develops a flavourful crust

  4. 4

    Arrange the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on top of the onion.

    ~5 mins

    Tip: Onion acts as a bed and provides moisture

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 5 hours, until the pork is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.

    ~8 hrs

    Tip: Cooking time depends on thickness of meat and your slow cooker

  6. 6

    Remove the pork tenderloin from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.

    ~10 mins

    Tip: Meat should shred very easily if cooked properly

  7. 7

    Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker. Stir in the maple syrup and BBQ sauce, mixing well to coat all the meat. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes until the sauce is heated through and the pork is well coated.

    ~30 mins

    Tip: Adding sauce at the end prevents over-reduction and preserves flavour

  8. 8

    Serve the pulled pork on soft buns or bread of your choice. Drain excess liquid from the slow cooker before serving if desired.

    ~5 mins

    Tip: Serve hot with coleslaw or pickles on the side if liked

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. Pork shoulder or butt will work well and may even be more economical. These cuts benefit from longer, slower cooking, so increase cooking time to 10 hours on Low or 6 hours on High. They'll yield more pulled pork and break down beautifully

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