Pulled pork is great for serving a large crowd. I like to buy a few different sauces to change up the flavor. In the winter we make pulled pork in our crock pot but in the summer we take the time to smoke it.
I like to put the leftovers on a salad or turn the meat into soup and freeze it for fast lunches. I freeze it using 1 cup ice cube trays. If you are new to freezing to prevent waste check out our article on using ice cube trays to store foods.
Cost Per Serving $2.44 as of September 2022
If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $19.48.
If you have a stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $8.06.
- Cost per serving reduces to $1.01.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Crock-Pot
Recipe serves: 8
Serving size: 4 ounces
Equipment needed: crock-pot
Total time: 8 – 10 hours
Equipment
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices.
There is about a $11.42 savings for a well stocked pantry.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $11.42 as of September 2022
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brown sugar $1.70
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cayenne pepper $1.90
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celery salt $1.94
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garlic powder $1.00
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ground mustard $1.94
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onion powder $1.00
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smoked paprika $1.94
Grocery
Total: $8.06 as of September 2022
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2 pounds pork tenderloin $8.06
Let's prep!
| 2 pound pork tenderloin |
| 1/8 cup brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon kosher salt |
| 1 teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon smoked paprika |
| 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard |
| 1/4 teaspoon celery salt |
| dash of cayenne pepper |
- Gather all of your ingredients and measuring tools
- Add to a bowl and mix well:
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
Let's cook!
- Complete the prep from the prep tab above.
- Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the crock pot.
- Rub the tenderloin all over with the spice mixture then place in the crockpot on low for 8 to 10 hours. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $70 – Menu 2
