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Crockpot BBQ Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This pork tenderloin is slow-cooked with onions, a smoky seasoning blend, and your favorite barbecue sauce until tender, juicy, and ready to shred. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day sandwiches!
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 382kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2–2 ½ pounds pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 onion sliced into thin slivers
  • 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 18 ounce bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray, then place the sliced onion in the bottom of the vessel.
    Sliced onions arranged in the bottom of a white slow cooker surrounded by barbecue sauce, seasoning blend, and pork tenderloin.
  • Rub the pork tenderloin all over with Montreal steak seasoning, then place it on top of the onions.
  • Pour half of the BBQ sauce over the pork. Cover with the lid.
    Seasoned pork tenderloins in a slow cooker with barbecue sauce being poured over the top.
  • Cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  • Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
    Cooked pork tenderloin being shredded with two forks on a cutting board next to a bowl of barbecue sauce.
  • Return the shredded pork to the crockpot, stir in the remaining BBQ sauce, and let it cook for another 15–20 minutes to soak up the flavor.
    Barbecue sauce being poured over shredded pork tenderloin in a slow cooker.
  • Serve warm on buns, over rice, or with your favorite sides.

Notes

Storage Directions

  • Storing: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze the shredded pork, once cooled, in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating: Microwave in short bursts or reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or extra sauce.

Variations

  • Spicy kick: Add a few dashes of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the BBQ sauce.
  • Make it Hawaiian: Toss in some pineapple juice or crushed pineapple with the BBQ sauce for a tropical twist.
  • Use chicken: Swap pork with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a tasty shredded chicken version.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 975mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg
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