WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker 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.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Loin Sandwich
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.
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 1-½ 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.
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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Pulled Pork?
According to my calculations each serving of pork and sauce has 230 calories and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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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.
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
- 1-½ 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 (affiliate link) 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
*Points® calculated by WW. *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 each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More Easy Slow Cooker Recipes for Weight Watchers:
- 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
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She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Colleen Richards
I 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
Thanks, Colleen! I appreciate your comments! It's nice to know that I'm helping!!
Miz Helen
Thank 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
I 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
This 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
Thanks 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
What is the 1 point Cole slaw recipe?
Thanks
Martha McKinnon
Hi 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
Making this for the second time tomorrow! Delicious!!!
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, Gail! You have no idea how much I love to hear this!!!
Annemarie
HI! 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
Hi 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
Janine Roberts
How many more ounces of BBQ sauce for a 2lb pork loin? Excited to make this today! Does this and the extra applesauce change the nutrition value? I don't think so? 😛
Annemarie
Thanks 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
We liked very much and have shared recipe with others
Charlene
Have you tried making this in the instant
pot, Martha?
Charlene
Will definitely make this again. I did use G Hughes sugar free hickory barbecue sauce and seasoned with granulated garlic and some liquid smoke. Delish! 🙂
kathy
Super easy -- and freezes really well (I freeze in 2-person portions). Have made twice, and will make again soon.
L. Wise
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