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WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Pork with Applesauce
Are you looking for an easy pulled pork loin recipe? I’ve got one for you. When I made this slow cooker pulled pork recently it was a huge hit!
The older I get, the more I appreciate my slow cooker. And quick and easy recipes like this one for pulled pork with applesauce. I use my slow cooker a couple of times a week and the shorter the ingredients list the better.
Recipe Notes
All you need is about ten minutes of prep for this simple 3-ingredient recipe.
I used an easy recipe from Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly Revised and Updated: 600 Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker (affiliate link), by Phyllis Good, to make these delicious pulled pork sandwiches.
Okay, you do have to shred the meat when it’s done, which takes a few more minutes. But it is so worth the effort, even for a lazy cook like me.
The original recipe calls for 3 pounds of pork, which makes 12 servings. So I cut the recipe in half.
I used a 1-1/2 pound pork loin roast I had in the freezer, half the amount of applesauce and barbecue sauce (affiliate link) and a smaller crock pot.
It turned out moist, tender and delicious.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Applesauce?
According to my calculations each serving of pork and sauce has 230 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
I’m giving the nutritional and Weight Watchers Points for the pulled pork, not the sandwich, since there will be a lot of variation depending on what type of bun and/or coleslaw you use.
Give this slow cooker pulled pork loin recipe a try the next time you want dinner done easy. Enjoy!
If you are looking for a spicier pulled pork recipe, check out this Cherry Chipotle InstantPot Pulled Pork
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin with Applesauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pound pork loin roast visible fat removed
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 9 ounces favorite barbecue sauce (affiliate link) (1 generous cup)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker.
- Spread the applesauce over the top of the roast.
- Spoon the barbecue sauce over the top, being careful not to disturb the applesauce.
- Cover and cook on low, until the meat is very tender when pierced with a fork, 4 to 6 hours,
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker.
- Shred the meat using two forks.
- Put the shredded pulled pork into a bowl. Add some of the cooking broth so the meat is juicy, but not drowning in sauce.
- If desired, serve on whole wheat buns, with coleslaw.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) I’m giving the nutritional and Points for the pulled pork, not the sandwich, since there will be a lot of variation depending on what type of bun and/or coleslaw you use.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly Revised and Updated: 600 Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker (affiliate link) by Phyllis Good
I am not sure I understand what you mean by putting the applesauce on top, and then putting the bbq on top without disturbing the applesauce. How can both be “on top” without the one disturbing the other? Thanks!
Hi Alex, Just gently spread it over the layer of applesauce, which helps to insulate the pork and keep it tender. You just don’t want to stir it all together at this stage. Hope this helps. ~Martha
I wish I had used a dry rub on the pork before cooking it, other than that, I liked it. Applesauce goes well with pork, so brilliant to cover the roast with it!
Martha…. I enjoy your WW recipes and have not found one I didn’t like.
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Super easy — and freezes really well (I freeze in 2-person portions). Have made twice, and will make again soon.