Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. pork tenderloin; 1 can root beer; 1 bottle bbq sauce; taco shells for serving

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This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe results in incredibly tender pork that is shredded with ease. It’s also juicy, flavorful and a great recipe for feeding a large family or a crowd!

pulled pork tacos with apple slaw on plate and slow cooker in the background

Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love tacos? These Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos are a great way to take a spin on Taco Tuesday! Place a pork loin in the slow cooker with your families favorite root beer and let it cook on low. Finish off with your favorite bbq sauce and a quick apple slaw that puts these pulled pork tacos over the top.

Do You Need Liquid In Slow Cooker for Pulled Pork?

The short answer is YES! For this recipe it calls for root beer. It gives the pork a little sweetness and helps to tenderize the meat during the cooking process.

What is the best cut of pork for slow cooker pulled pork?

There are several different options when it comes to what cut of pork you use. If you can find:

Pork Butt or Pork Shoulder
Boneless Pork Shoulder
Pork Tenderloin

on sale or marked down in your grocers meat section they are all great options. For this particular recipe, we used a pork tenderloin because it was on sale at our local grocery store for under $10!

shredded pulled pork with bbq sauce in slow cooker

What is the secret to tender pulled pork?

It’s a combination of a good meat, not overcooking and using liquid to keep the pork moist. By keeping liquid in with the pork in the slow cooker, it helps to keep the pork moist. This allows the pork to stay tender and easy to shred!

overheat shot of slow cooker pulled pork tacos plated with cilantro and lime wedges

What are some other ideas for pulled pork?

Pulled pork is a versatile recipe. You can use it on:

your families favorite buns for a pulled pork sandwich or sliders
top a sweet potato or baked potato
layers of tortilla chips, shredded cheese and pulled pork to create pulled pork nachos

Ingredients for Pulled Pork Tacos

Pork Tenderloin, Butt or Shoulder – whatever is on sale or marked down in the meat section of your local grocery store.
BBQ Sauce – any bbq sauce will do!
Root Beer – a can of your families favorite root beer for sweetness and to help tenderize the meat.
Taco Shells – you can also use pulled pork on baked potatoes!

How to Make Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

pork tenderloin in slow cooker with root beer

Place the pork in the slow cooker. Pour the root beer on top.

cooked pork tenderloin in slow cooker with root beer

Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

shredded pulled pork in slow cooker with bbq sauce and spoon

Once the pork has cooked, shred with two forks (watch how tender the pork is in the video below!).

shredded pulled pork with root beer and bbq sauce in slow cooker

Next, add in the bbq sauce and stir to combine.

chopped apples, cider vinegar, sugar, lime juice, salt and pepper in glass bowl

Mix together the Apple Slaw ingredients: chopped apple, cider vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium size bowl.

Top your taco shell with the pulled pork, apple slaw, freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges if you prefer!