WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Applesauce
(230 calories | *6 WW SmartPoints)
Are you looking for an easy slow cooker pulled pork loin recipe? I’ve got one for you. When I made this slow cooker pulled pork loin recipe recently it was a huge hit!
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin Sandwich
The older I get, the more I appreciate my slow cooker. And quick and easy recipes like this one for slow cooker pulled pork loin with applesauce.
I use my slow cooker a couple of times a week and the shorter the ingredients list the better.
Skinny on Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin with Applesauce
All you need is about ten minutes of prep for this simple 3-ingredient simple slow cooker pulled pork loin recipe.
I used an easy slow cooker pulled pork loin with applesauce 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.
WW Friendly Pulled Pork with Applesauce – 6 Freestyle SmartPoints
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.
Are You Ready To Slow Cook Yourself Slim?
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.
According to my calculations each serving of pork and sauce has 230 calories and *6 Weight Watchers Points Plus and *6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
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Give this slow cooker pulled pork loin recipe a try the next time you want dinner done easy.
Enjoy!
If you’ve made this crock pot pulled pork, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it.
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 (1 generous cup)
Instructions
- The ideal size slow cooker for this recipe is about 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.
Recipe Notes
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
*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like slow cooker pulled pork loin with applesauce:
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Skinny & Delicious Southwestern Slow Cooker Chicken
- Company’s Coming Slow Cooker Roast
- Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs with Beer and Herbs de Provence
- Skinny Slow Cooker Italian Style Pot Roast
This easy pulled pork recipes is linked on: Full Plate Thursday, The Country Cook, Food Done Light, Six Sisters Stuff
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Colleen Richards
August 6, 2013 at 1:11 pmI have been looking for a recipe for this for a long time , will be trying it soon, will let you know, I feel it will be great I have followed a lot of your idea’s just never commented till now! Again thank you for all of your help!
Martha McKinnon
August 6, 2013 at 1:40 pmThanks, Colleen! I appreciate your comments! It’s nice to know that I’m helping!!
Miz Helen
August 11, 2013 at 7:33 pmThank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
The Better Baker
August 12, 2013 at 10:29 amI absolutely LOVE the combo of pork and apples cooked together. I know I would just gobble this up. Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck. Please come again soon.
GramercyGal
December 12, 2013 at 5:50 pmThis was really outstanding! I love pulled pork, but the lighter versions I’ve tried have been bland. This was easy and delicious. The only things I did differently was add a little balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce to the sauce at the end to perk it up. But this is a keeper. The whole family loved it. I made a 1 point coleslaw to accompany it. Great low point meal!
Martha McKinnon
December 13, 2013 at 10:08 amThanks for your thoughtful comment! I love the idea of adding a little balsamic vinegar and/or worcestershire sauce at the end. I’m going to add this into the cooking notes in the recipe.
Nancy
August 14, 2014 at 3:59 pmWhat is the 1 point Cole slaw recipe?
Thanks
Martha McKinnon
August 14, 2014 at 4:41 pmHi Nancy,
I’m not sure what you mean. I calculated points plus value only for the pork because I said there would be a lot of variability in the value of the sandwich depending on the type of bun and type and amount of coleslaw you use. Here’s a link to one of my favorite cole slaws which has asian flavors – https://simple-nourished-living.com/quick-easy-low-fat-asian-slaw-with-pineapple/. When I make creamy cole slaw at home I just use a bag of shredded cabbage/carrots and then blend it with a dressing made of equal parts of light mayonnaise and non fat Greek yogurt (about 3 tablespoons of each), thinned with a heaping tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. If I’m feeling ambitious I add chopped celery, apples and/or celery seed. Not sure what the Points Plus would be off the top of my head but I’m thinking not more than 1 or 2. Hope this helps.
GailA
February 26, 2016 at 10:28 amMaking this for the second time tomorrow! Delicious!!!
Martha McKinnon
February 26, 2016 at 11:58 amThanks, Gail! You have no idea how much I love to hear this!!!
Annemarie
July 5, 2018 at 6:20 amHI! I can’t wait to try this recipe. What would change, if anything, if the roast is over 2 pounds? How long to cook? How much applesauce? Thanks for any and all advice. Will be making this this weekend.
Martha McKinnon
July 5, 2018 at 8:20 amHi Annemarie, I used 2 cups of applesauce for a 1-1/2 pound roast. I would add about 1/2 cup more applesauce for each 1/2 pound of meat. The roast shouldn’t take too much longer to cook if it is only 1/2 pound more. Hope this helps. – Martha
Annemarie
July 5, 2018 at 7:26 pmThanks so much for the quick reply. I do have another question. When fat is cut off a roast does it affect the weight of the roast and cooking time? Thanks.
ELLEN Hanson
July 20, 2018 at 7:25 pmWe liked very much and have shared recipe with others