Yankee Cheater Pulled Pork

Satisfy your cravings for tender, flavorful pulled pork with this easy Yankee Cheater Pulled Pork recipe—a quicker, stovetop twist on traditional slow-cooked BBQ. Using pork tenderloin for its lean texture and quicker cooking time, this dish delivers juicy, smoky perfection in just a few hours. A blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder enhances the pork’s rich flavor, while a tangy sauce made with apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar ensures every bite is irresistibly saucy. Simmered low and slow in a Dutch oven, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and shreds effortlessly. Serve it piled high on toasted buns with a crisp coleslaw topping for a crowd-pleasing meal that feels like a barbecue feast—without the smoker. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is proof that delicious pulled pork doesn’t have to take all day!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Pork tenderloin
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 6 pieces Sandwich buns
• 1 cup Coleslaw (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat or silver skin from the pork tenderloin, then pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, pour in the chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Return the pork tenderloin to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 2.5-3 hours, flipping the pork halfway through cooking. The pork should be very tender and easily pull apart with a fork.

Step 6

Once the pork is cooked, transfer it to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Add the shredded pork back to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to fully coat the pork in the sauce and let it heat through for another 5-10 minutes over low heat.

Step 8

Toast the sandwich buns if desired. Pile the saucy pulled pork onto each bun and top with coleslaw if using.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your Yankee Cheater Pulled Pork!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2041 grams (2041.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2972

Total Fat 79.20g	102%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 650mg	217%
Sodium 9089mg	395%
Total Carbohydrate 285.80g	104%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 151.00g
Protein 259.70g	519%

Vitamin D 73IU	363%
Calcium 481mg	37%
Iron 22mg	120%
Potassium 5201mg	111%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.6%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 39.5%