This BBQ pulled pork baked potato with slaw recipe is a delicious and easy meal. It features baked potatoes with crispy skin, flavorful and smoky BBQ pulled pork, and a creamy yet tangy homemade slaw.
⅔cupBBQ sauce (⅓ cup at the beginning, the other ⅓ cup after you've shredded the pork)
1tbspminced garlic
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
For the baked potatoes:
4mediumrusset potatoes
1tablespoonavocado oil
Salt & pepper to taste
For the coleslaw:
4cupscabbage, thinly sliced
¾cupshredded carrots
⅓cupfinely diced green onions
¼cupunsweetened Greek yogurt
1tablespoonavocado oil or olive oil
1tablespoon + 1 teaspoonapple cider vinegar
2teaspoonspure maple syrup
½teaspoonKosher salt
⅛teaspoonblack pepper
Other optional toppings:
Pickled onions or pickle slices
Crispy fried onions
Additional BBQ sauce to drizzle on top
Instructions
Start by cutting the pork tenderloin into three-inch pieces and trim any excess fat. This will help make the strands of shredded pork shorter and easier to eat once cooked.
Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the pork tenderloin, white onion, ⅓ cup of the BBQ sauce, minced garlic, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker. Let the pork cook for 4 hours on high.
When you have about one hour left of cooking time for the pork, begin preparing the other components. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and place them flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over the top of the potatoes and sprinkle salt and pepper over the top. Use your hands to evenly spread the oil, salt, and pepper over each potato half. Bake for 35-45 minutes, checking the potatoes with a fork—the fork should easily pierce the potato. Remove from the oven and set aside. You can season with additional salt and pepper and butter to taste.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the slaw. Add all of the slaw ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
After 4 hours and once the pork is cooked through, use two forks to shred the pork until it is finely shredded. Add the remaining ⅓ cup of BBQ sauce and stir until combined.
Add pork and slaw to the top of the potato and add drizzle with additional barbecue sauce.
Add any other toppings of choice such as pickled onions, pickles, crispy fried onions, or an additional drizzle of barbecue sauce.
Notes
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Use pre-shredded cabbage and carrots.
Prep Ahead
You can prepare the pork ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Prepare the slaw ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator. The slaw is best the first day, but can be consumed safely for up to 3 days.
We recommend storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Put the pork, potatoes, and slaw into their own separate containers. You can also freeze leftover BBQ pork. Store it in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place into the refrigerator the night before to thaw overnight.
This baked potato with pulled pork is gluten-free, but ensure that your BBQ sauce of choice is gluten-free. It can be made dairy-free with the use of dairy-free yogurt in the slaw. It is not vegan or vegetarian.
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