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    Home » Recipes » Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin in Blackberry BBQ Sauce

    UPDATED May 12, 2020 · PUBLISHED May 23, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Slow Cooker Pork in Blackberry Barbecue Sauce

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin in a sweet and tangy Blackberry BBQ Sauce is perfect when you want lots of flavor without fuss!

    That's why it's a favorite for entertaining! It has all the appeal of an outdoor barbecue, but it's so much easier. Spend your extra time making fantastic sides, desserts, and decorating!

    Plus, you have complete control over the amount of sugar in the sauce.

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin in Blackberry BBQ Sauce on a bun

    If you're thinking you need to go out and buy some fancy barbecue sauce, let me set you straight. The secret ingredient is blackberry preserves, which are available at the grocery store.

    Blackberry BBQ sauce is terrific in any recipe that calls for barbecue sauce which is why we included it in our cookout recipes. Try it on chicken or pork chops. It's delicious as a dipping sauce too!

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    • Slow Cooker Tips
    • Easy Blackberry BBQ Sauce
    • How to Freeze
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    Slow Cooker Tips

    We made a version of this recipe at our Make-Ahead Meal Kitchen. We used pork shoulders, Boston butts, or picnic shoulders. All of these cuts of meat are delicious.

    However, my personal preference for pork made in a crockpot is pork tenderloin. This cut of pork is lean, can be shredded or sliced and is perfect for recipes with lots of flavor like this one or Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Salsa.

    Slow cooker pulled pork tenderloin and blackberry bbq sauce in glass bowl

    Easy Blackberry BBQ Sauce

    The star ingredient in this barbecue sauce is blackberry preserves. Or, use blackberry jam. Both are readily available in seedless versions so that annoying seeds don't get stuck in your teeth.

    We prefer preserves, which are a little chunkier and contain larger pieces of fruit. The fruit is more thoroughly crushed in jams.

    To make your own version using fresh blackberries, substitute blackberries for blueberries in this compote recipe.

    The best think about homemade bbq sauces is that you can adjust the sugar content to meet your needs. Reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe by:

    • Leaving out the brown sugar
    • Using low-sugar ketchup
    • Selecting a brand of blackberry preserves that is lower in sugar.

    Cayenne pepper gives the sauce kick. Use a pinch or cut it out if you're not into heat.

    Make-ahead tip: Blackberry BBQ sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Once we buy a jar of preserves, we adjust the ingredient amounts so that we use it all!

    How to Freeze

    Add all of the ingredients to a freezer-safe plastic bag. Seal the bag tightly, removing excess air and store in the freezer. Defrost in the refrigerator and cook as you normally would.

    Be sure to keep a portion of sauce that has never touched the pork for dipping and drizzling over the pulled pork on serving day.

    Blackberry BBQ Sauce on Slow Cooker Pulled Pork in bun

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin is also a great mid-week meal because it's easy AND you will likely have leftovers for lunches the next day!

    Please rate this recipe and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up.

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin in Blackberry BBQ Sauce on a bun

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tenderloin in Blackberry BBQ Sauce

    Sweet and tangy blackberry bbq sauce is outstanding on slow cooker pulled pork tenderloin, chicken or as a dipping sauce. Perfect when you want lots of flavor and no fuss!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 322kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker - Programmable

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup blackberry preserves seedless
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar packed
    • 1 onion halved and cut into slices
    • 2 pounds pork I prefer pork tenderloin, but a pork butt is also a good option.
    • 6 Hamburger rolls optional

    Instructions

    • Add the first 6 ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well-combined.
    • Reserve ⅓ cup of sauce for serving time. (The reserved sauce should never touch the raw meat.)
    • Place pork and onions in the crock pot.
    • Pour the remaining sauce over the pork and onions.
    • Cook on low for 6-8 or high 4-6 hours.
    • Shred pork using two forks.
    • Serve on hamburger rolls spooning reserved sauce on top, if desired.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 768mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Renee

      January 16, 2014 at 6:48 am

      Oh my what a scrumptious recipe for pork! What a way to brighten up BBQ and give it another level of wonderful flavor.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 16, 2014 at 7:29 am

        Thanks Renee! It's like makeover for BBQ!

        Reply
    2. Tina Muir

      January 16, 2014 at 7:18 am

      Interesting! That would be lovely to have a tangy twist to it! Thanks for sharing! That is great! Will definitely give it a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 16, 2014 at 7:30 am

        Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like it.

        Reply
    3. Christine @ Chew Nibble Nosh

      January 16, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Yum! This sounds so interesting!! I love the berry twist. I'm breaking out my slow cooker a lot lately, and this sounds like the perfect thing to try. 🙂

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 16, 2014 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks Christine. I end up using my crock pot a lot more this time of year too.

        Reply
    4. Family Foodie

      January 16, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      What a fun idea for pulled pork! Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 16, 2014 at 8:40 pm

        Thanks! I hope you like it.

        Reply
    5. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      January 16, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      I never had pork and blackberries together but I do like pork with other berries like cranberries and raspberries!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 16, 2014 at 8:39 pm

        It's amazing how well fruit pairs with pork. Cranberries and raspberries sounds delish.

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    6. [email protected]

      January 17, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      I am probably the only person on the planet who has never made a shredded pork dish - I will definitely be giving this one a try!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 18, 2014 at 9:22 pm

        Thanks Deb! I hope you like it. It's tasty on chicken too though!

        Reply
    7. Carla

      January 19, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      Mmm this sounds so good! It makes me want to buy a slow cooker.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 20, 2014 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks Carla! I love the flexibility of a crock pot...not sure what I would do without it some days. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Lesa

      January 25, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Hmmm . . . Maybe a new twist on meatballs in BBQ sauce.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 26, 2014 at 9:58 am

        Absolutely! Great idea.

        Reply
    9. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom

      April 14, 2015 at 7:21 am

      I adore pulled pork, but have yet to try it with blackberries. Since blackberries are one of my favorite fruits, I just know I will love this!

      Reply
    10. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      April 14, 2015 at 9:03 am

      What a great strategy to use up the leftover jam! I want that for dinner.

      Reply
    11. Joanie

      May 23, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I made this using pork tenderloin and oh my goodness, the flavor was spectacular! I especially loved the blackberry bbq sauce, so unique and so delicious.

      Reply
      • Marjory

        May 23, 2018 at 1:18 pm

        Thanks for your comment! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Sues

      May 23, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is pretty much my dream summer dinner. Perfect for eating on my deck at the end of a long day!

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      • Marjory

        May 23, 2018 at 1:17 pm

        Yes! Sounds like a perfect evening!

        Reply
    13. Stephanie

      December 20, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      The sauce was amazing. I don’t like chunks of onions so put them through the food processor. I’d use a small onion. Everyone loved it

      Reply

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