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.
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
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
Slow Cooker Size:
- 6 quart or larger
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!
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Justine says
August 10, 2018 at 2:27 pmCould you do this with a smaller pork loin like 2lbs? If so how long do you think to cook?
Susan Fulbright says
August 10, 2018 at 3:26 pmWhy does the video use different ingredients than the written recipe? I’d rather try the video one.
Sarah Olson says
August 10, 2018 at 6:56 pmWhat’s different?
Unknown says
December 11, 2018 at 1:01 pmShe used canned pie apples not fresh apples as the receipt called for. And no onion.
Susan M says
August 10, 2018 at 3:45 pmThe pork loin with apples looks delish, but at the top of the recipe, the cook time says 9 hours, but in the instructions, it says 7 hours. Which should it be? Thanks!
Sarah Olson says
August 10, 2018 at 6:53 pmI just fixed it, thank you!
Amy says
August 15, 2018 at 10:18 amdo you set the slow cooker on low or high..I just bought all the ingredients and the instructions are missing this..Thanks
Sarah Olson says
August 15, 2018 at 7:14 pmOn low, it’s on the recipe instructions, under the ingredients.
Jenny says
August 11, 2018 at 7:32 amCan I use apples, instead of apple pie filling. We have 6 apple trees and can’t bring myself to buy apple pie filling..
Sarah Olson says
August 11, 2018 at 10:08 amYes! I think it should do fine. I’d add a splash of apple juice for more liquid.
Ellen van Delft says
August 12, 2018 at 2:49 amThank’s for sharing your receipts. Slow cooking in Spain is quite unknown so your receips are very helpfull.Also thanks to translate to gramms.
Carrie says
August 14, 2018 at 3:35 pmJenny did you end up using fresh apples? I was wondering the same thing as soon as I read the recipe! I thought to maybe add some brown sugar for a little sweetness if omitting the pie filling.
Betsy Wallace says
August 11, 2018 at 9:50 amPork tenderloin or Pork loin???? Tenderloin is shaped like a 50 cent piece and is very tender 7 or 9 hours in the crockpot would turn it to mush
Sarah Olson says
August 11, 2018 at 10:08 amIt’s a big pork loin. I added more info on the recipe on what to look for.
Melissa says
August 11, 2018 at 11:51 pmCould I use my new insta-pot gor this recipe? I wonder what the cook time would be?
Sarah Olson says
August 12, 2018 at 9:06 amI’m still new to using the instant pot. 50 mins is what I would try if I was testing it out.
Juanita Homer says
August 12, 2018 at 7:55 pmHi Sarah, The nutrition information does not show up when I click the link in AOL.com. How can this be fixed?
Thank you.
Merrideth Mclaughlin says
August 13, 2018 at 11:17 amThis look amazing! We mostly eat chicken and beef, but I’ve been looking for yummy pork recipes. I can’t wait to try it!
sara says
August 15, 2018 at 9:01 amhi, may i know what is your slow cooker brand?
Sarah Olson says
August 15, 2018 at 9:08 amCrock-Pot brand 🙂
Dian says
August 17, 2018 at 2:52 pmCould I use a pork loin roast ? If so, what size would you recommend for this recipe?
Sarah Olson says
August 19, 2018 at 8:23 amIf it’s small enough and will fit on top of the corn and potatoes, I think it will be fine.
tammy ROSS says
August 18, 2018 at 9:05 pmCan I use porchops bone In since it’s just me
Clifton says
August 22, 2018 at 8:53 amSarah Olson, thank you for your recipe. Really thank you! Awesome.
Anonymous says
September 12, 2018 at 7:13 pmMy loin is already cut. Would i still have to brown it?
Sarah Olson says
September 12, 2018 at 7:32 pmYou don’t have to brown this if you don’t want. Will still turn out great.
Anonymous says
September 20, 2018 at 4:01 amhow long to cook on high?
Sarah Olson says
September 20, 2018 at 6:00 amProbably 4 hours.
Kelsey Hutchins says
November 9, 2018 at 3:48 amHi 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!
Sarah Olson says
November 9, 2018 at 12:43 pmHi Kelsey. You could double the ingredients or just add a bit more bbq sauce. I would cook for a bit longer too.
Kelly Lorenzen says
April 13, 2019 at 8:22 pmI don’t have a crock pot. Can I use my oven
Instead?
Sarah Olson says
April 13, 2019 at 10:21 pmYes! If you can find an oven recipe for a similar cut of meat it will do great.