This easy, creamy Crock Pot BBQ pork is one of the quickest pulled pork recipes you can make—and it tastes comforting and delicious. Using canned pork shortens the time without sacrificing flavor, making this a perfect weeknight dinner or budget-friendly meal.
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How to Make Easy Creamy BBQ Pork in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here. A reader recently asked for recipes using canned meats, so I adapted our popular creamy BBQ pork to work with canned pork. The result keeps the same rich, tangy flavor but cooks much faster. This recipe is perfect when you need a simple, satisfying meal without a long cook time. It’s easy to double for a larger crowd—just use a larger slow cooker and monitor cooking time the first time you try it.
What You Will Need
Ingredients Needed
- 28 oz canned pork, drained and shredded with two forks
- 14 oz bottle BBQ sauce (choose your favorite)
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- Buns or wraps for serving
Equipment Needed
- Can opener
- Two forks for shredding
- Butter knife for cutting cream cheese
- Wooden spoon or stirring spatula
- 2.5‑quart crock pot (or similar small slow cooker)
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2–3 hours on low or 1–1.5 hours on high, stirring occasionally
General Notes
- If you want more recipe ideas, check the site’s recipe index or collection pages for similar slow‑cooker meals.
- Nutritional values vary depending on the brands and exact products you use. Any automatic nutrition estimates are only approximate and should not be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers heat differently. Use the suggested times as a guideline, and check your dish while cooking until you know how your crock pot performs.
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Easy Creamy Crock Pot BBQ Pork
Ingredients
- 28 oz canned porkdrained and shredded with two forks
- 14 oz BBQ sauce
- 8 oz cream cheesecut into small cubes
- buns or wraps for serving
Instructions
- Place the drained, shredded canned pork in the bottom of a 2.5‑quart crock pot (or similar small slow cooker).
- Top the pork with the BBQ sauce and the cubed cream cheese. Stir well to combine as much as possible.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours or on high for 1–1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. Use a wooden spoon to break apart and press the cream cheese cubes so they melt and blend into the sauce.
- Once the mixture is smooth and heated through, serve on buns, in wraps, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
- Adjust the BBQ sauce to taste—use a sweeter or spicier variety depending on your preference.
- For a lower‑carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps instead of buns.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for several days and can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Nutritional estimates are approximate and will change with the products you choose.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 29 g
| Protein: 25 g
| Fat: 41 g
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like other pulled pork variations that work beautifully in a slow cooker—such as cola pulled pork, Italian pulled pork sandwiches, or simple shredded pork recipes. These alternatives offer different flavor profiles and options for low‑carb serving styles.
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