
You’re looking for pulled pork dishes, but let’s be real, how many can you actually make?
You’ve got classics like sandwiches and nachos, but what’s next?
There are many other yummy ideas to try, like salads, soups, and even pizza with pulled pork.
Are you ready to get creative with pulled pork?
From tasty tacos to amazing mac and cheese, we’ve got you covered with 17 mouth-watering pulled pork dishes perfect for the Super Bowl.
These delicious recipes will make your Super Bowl party a huge hit!
Classic Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Tender pulled pork served on a soft bun.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork shoulder in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
- Add beer to the pot, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Braise the pork for 6-8 hours or until tender.
- Remove the pot from the oven and use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Stir in barbecue sauce.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Spoon the pulled pork onto the buns and top with coleslaw.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Tender pulled pork tops crispy tortilla chips in this nacho recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Top tortilla chips with pulled pork, shredded cheese, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and top with sliced jalapeno pepper.
- Drizzle with barbecue sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Tender pulled pork tops a fluffy baked potato in this satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and poke some holes in them with a fork.
- Rub the potatoes with a little bit of oil and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat the pulled pork in a saucepan over medium heat.
- When the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Top each potato with pulled pork, shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and diced bell peppers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Pulled Pork Tacos
Tender pulled pork fills crispy tacos with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup beer
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8-10 taco-sized tortillas
- Sliced radishes
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, combine pork shoulder, barbecue sauce, beer, brown sugar, and smoked paprika.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Braise the pork for 6-8 hours or until it is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Shred the pork with two forks and stir to coat with the cooking liquid.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Assemble the tacos by spooning the pulled pork onto a tortilla and topping with radishes, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, and any other desired toppings.
Carolina Style Pulled Pork
Tender pulled pork in a vinegar-based sauce, a classic Carolina style dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pork shoulder in a large Dutch oven and pour the vinegar mixture over it.
- Add the water to the pot and cover with a lid.
- Roast the pork for 6-8 hours or until it is tender and falls apart easily.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks.
- Strain the cooking liquid and discard any excess fat.
- Add the shredded pork back to the pot and toss with the cooking liquid.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Spoon the pulled pork onto the buns and top with coleslaw.
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
A twist on the classic grilled cheese, featuring tender pulled pork.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the grill or grill pan.
- Top with a slice of cheese, pulled pork, and another slice of cheese.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the filling.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Carefully flip the sandwich over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Porky Mac and Cheese
Creamy mac and cheese loaded with tender pulled pork.
Ingredients
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large saucepan, combine the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Stir the cheese mixture over medium heat until the cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni, pulled pork, paprika, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture.
- Stir until the macaroni and pulled pork are well coated with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and top with additional grated cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the mac and cheese is heated through.
Smoky Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Smoky pulled pork quesadillas combine tender pork with melted cheese and crunchy tortillas.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 large tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix the pulled pork and barbecue sauce until well combined.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle shredded cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Spoon the pulled pork mixture on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped onion and cilantro over the pork.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
Loaded Pulled Pork Fries
Crispy fries loaded with tender pulled pork and toppings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds French fries
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the French fries for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
- While the fries are baking, heat the pulled pork in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the fries are done, remove them from the oven and top with pulled pork, shredded cheese, diced onion, and diced bell pepper.
- Return the fries to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the fries from the oven and top with sour cream and barbecue sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Pulled Pork Stuffed Jalapenos
Spicy pulled pork stuffed jalapenos perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- 20 large jalapeno peppers
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the jalapeno peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix together pulled pork, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, and cumin.
- Stuff each jalapeno pepper with the pulled pork mixture.
- Place stuffed jalapenos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the jalapenos are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
BBQ Pulled Pork Baked Beans
Tangy BBQ pulled pork baked beans in a sweet and smoky sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1 cup baked beans
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, combine pulled pork, baked beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and ground mustard.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the beans are hot and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped onions or parsley if desired.
Pulled Pork and Coleslaw Wraps
Tender pulled pork and crunchy coleslaw in a warm wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 cups coleslaw
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pickle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
- Place the pork shoulder in the oven and roast for 6 hours.
- Shred the pork shoulder with two forks.
- Mix the shredded pork with barbecue sauce.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and warm them in the oven.
- Spoon the pulled pork onto the buns.
- Top the pulled pork with coleslaw, onion, and pickle.
- Serve the wraps immediately.
Spicy Pulled Pork Empanadas
Spicy pulled pork empanadas combine tender meat with crispy pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 package empanada dough
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix together pulled pork, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, chili powder, and cumin.
- Roll out empanada dough and cut into circles.
- Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture onto the center of each circle.
- Brush edges with the beaten egg and fold the dough in half.
- Press edges to seal and use a fork to crimp.
- Brush tops with the beaten egg mixed with water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Pulled Pork and Mashed Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, featuring pulled pork and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the pulled pork, chicken broth, and frozen peas and carrots, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let cook while preparing the mashed potatoes.
- In a separate pot, boil diced potatoes until tender, then mash with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread the pulled pork mixture evenly.
- Top the pulled pork with the mashed potatoes, spreading to cover the entire surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Southern Style Pulled Pork Casserole
A comforting casserole filled with tender pulled pork and Southern flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package of pulled pork
- 1 cup of barbecue sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package of pasta
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, and sautéed onion and bell pepper.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange half of the pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the remaining pasta mixture, then the remaining cheddar cheese, and finally the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Pulled Pork and Egg Breakfast Burritos
Pulled pork and scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla make a delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pulled pork
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can of diced green chilies
- 6 tortillas
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil or butter
Instructions
- Scramble the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add cooking oil or butter.
- Add the diced green chilies to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the pulled pork to the skillet and stir to combine with the green chilies.
- Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20 seconds.
- Assemble the burritos by filling each tortilla with scrambled eggs, pulled pork, and shredded cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the burritos hot and enjoy.
Korean BBQ Pulled Pork Tater Tot Casserole
Korean BBQ pulled pork and tater tots combine in a sweet and spicy casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag of tater tots
- 2 cups of pulled pork
- 1/4 cup of Korean BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup of crispy garlic
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the tater tots according to the package instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix the pulled pork, Korean BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, create a layer of tater tots.
- Add the pulled pork mixture on top of the tater tots.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions, and crispy garlic on top.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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