Apple Pulled Pork
This apple pulled pork is juicy, tender, and full of sweet and smoky flavor. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it's perfect for meal prep, game day, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 lb boneless pork loin
- 2 tablespoons BBQ dry rub
- ¾ cup apple juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Pat the pork dry with paper towels and place it in the slow cooker.
- Rub the BBQ seasoning all over the pork, coating it well on all sides.
- Pour in the apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and BBQ sauce, making sure the liquid surrounds the pork (not poured directly on top).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the pork is fork-tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the pork directly in the slow cooker using two forks, or remove it to a cutting board to shred, then return it to the sauce.
- You can remove some of the liquid and reduce it on the stovetop for a thicker sauce, or simply add more BBQ sauce to serve, depending on how saucy you like it.
Notes
- Use pork shoulder instead of pork loin if you want a richer, more traditional texture.
- To make it extra saucy, stir in an extra ½ cup of BBQ sauce after shredding.
- Leftovers freeze well and are great for meal prep, sandwiches, or BBQ bowls.
- Try it with my Homemade Apple BBQ Sauce for even more sweet and tangy flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 51gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 1006mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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