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Instant or Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork

I've edited this recipe to include a separate recipe for the pork for easier importing into My Fitness Pal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 119kcal
Author: Lillie

Ingredients

For the Pork: 

  • 2 lb pork tenderloin I use the kind that's only 2.5 fat for 4 oz. I get mine from Costco- looks like this
  • 1 tbs liquid smoke sold at grocery stores near bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 whole chopped onion 280 g
  • 8 cloves garlic I use the frozen Dorot cubes I get at TJ- LOVE these
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 2 tsp each: dry mustard onion powder
  • 1 tsp each: chili powder cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne* optional.. if you like a kick

Instructions

For the Pork:

  • Cut pork into 4 inch chunks and season with season salt. Sear on all sides.
  • Put smoke, water, pork, onion, garlic, and all spices in the instant pot (I used it!!!!) or you can use a slow cooker. (Don’t stress about the spices, use what you have and skip what you don’t)
  • Set your instant pot to manual and 45 minutes. Allow for 10-15 minute natural release, then open the vent.  Open the lid when it releases easily.
  • I like to pull out the chunks and shred them in a shallow dish for ease. Then pour as much of the juices over it as seems good. Toss in juices.
  • If you like your pork a little less juicy and more crispy, you can fry some up in a pan with cooking spray like these carnitas. We like it both ways.

For Slow Cooker

  • Set to high for 6 hours or low for 8-10.
  • When done, shred with two forks and toss in juices

Nutrition

Serving: 100g of cooked pork | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 20.7g | Fat: 2.3g