Slow Cooker Apple Barbecue Pork Loin
46 Comments Aug 10, 2018
Updated Jun 24, 2025
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Slow Cooker Apple Barbecue Pork Loin is a great way to have your barbecue without having to grill!
It’s the hottest month of the year here in Oregon. We do not have AC in most of our house, the kitchen gets 90+ degrees some days if I even turn on the dishwasher. I don’t feel like even stepping outside to start the barbecue. This recipe I wasn’t sure if it was going to turn out and I was even more worried if it would photograph well.
I’m glad I went through testing this recipe out, it’s a winner! The apples along with the barbecue sauce and vinegar make the best sauce ever! For the sides with this pork, I did corn on the cob and watermelon.
How to make Slow Cooker Apple Barbecue Pork Loin:
You will need these ingredients:
- Pork Loin
- Cooking oil
- White onion
- Barbecue sauce
- Apple pie filling
- Apple cider vinegar
- Black pepper
Directions:
- On the stove-top place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil. Brown the pork loin on all sides. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, barbecue sauce, apple pie filling, vinegar and pepper over the pork.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
I cook the pork loin for 7 hours, which is just enough time to make the pork tender enough to slice. I serve the apples and barbecue sauce over the pork slices.
I think you will enjoy this delicious recipe for summer or even for fall or winter. I have more recipes coming soon, stay tuned! Have a great week!
Slow Cooker Apple Barbecue Pork Loin
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Ingredients
- 4 lb. pork loin, (look for the bigger pork loin not a small tenderloin”
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 white onion,, diced
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 21 oz. can apple pie filling
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- In a very large skillet set to medium high heat. When the pan is hot add the cooking oil. Add the pork loin to the skillet and brown on all sides, no need to cook through, the slow cooker will do that.
- Transfer the pork loin to the slow cooker.
- Add the onion, barbecue sauce, apples, vinegar and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Slice and serve, enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
I cannot wait to make this. If I wanted to make it in the oven, how long do you think I should bake it?
I have not tested this in the oven, I apologize.
I have a 3.4 lb pork roast frozen. Can I add the frozen roast and ingredients into slow cooker and cook? If so, for how long?
Hi! Some studies suggest that cooking meats from frozen isn’t safe. I don’t give advice on frozen meats, I apologize.
What kind of BBQ sauce you use for the recipe?
I used BBQ Pete’s Puyallup Fair Sauce, it comes in a jar instead of a bottle.
Hi Sarah,
I have a 2 1/2 lb pork loin being cooked in a 4 qt crock pot for this recipe.
How long should I cook it for?
I would do 5-6 hours on low.
Is there any way possible to use sliced apples instead of canned apples to make this recipe?
I don’t see why not, you may want to add a little more barbecue sauce.
What about adding a little unsweetened apple sauce in with the BBQ sauce for moisture and then add the sliced apples? Is that ok?
Yes, I think that is a great idea!
I don’t have a crock pot. Can I use my oven
Instead?
Yes! If you can find an oven recipe for a similar cut of meat it will do great.
Hi Sarah! My family prefers pulled pork over tenderloin. I have a 8lb bone in pork shoulder thawed right now, and I was searching for a different recipe to try. Would this one work with pork shoulder?
And since it’s 8lbs should I double the ingredients?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Kelsey. You could double the ingredients or just add a bit more bbq sauce. I would cook for a bit longer too.
how long to cook on high?
Probably 4 hours.
My loin is already cut. Would i still have to brown it?
You don’t have to brown this if you don’t want. Will still turn out great.
Sarah Olson, thank you for your recipe. Really thank you! Awesome.