15 Creative Recipes For Using Pulled Pork

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Pork lovers will appreciate these fifteen incredible recipes that call for pulled pork. From breakfast burritos to soups and Mexican meals, this collection is sure to please even the most finicky of eaters. Sandwiches, nachos, and quesadillas will give you plenty of options for either lunch or dinner tonight. So don’t skip this one. Check out each and every recipe for a selection of flavors you won’t be able to ignore.

1. Pulled Pork Breakfast Burrito

A pulled pork breakfast burrito, cut in half and place on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Golden Truffle.

Nothing beats pulled pork in a breakfast burrito. The flavors are magical. Add all your favorite burrito fillings and dig into morning deliciousness. You can eat these on the run or even pack one or two for lunch.

2. Pineapple Pulled Pork

An overhead view of two white bowls filled with slow cooker pineapple pulled pork.
Photo Credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

If you’re a fan of sweet and savory, then you’ll love having this pineapple pulled pork served with cauliflower rice and guacamole. It’s so refreshingly delicious that it could inspire you to make pulled pork a few times per week.

3. Pulled Pork Sandwich

A pulled pork sandwich on a white plate on a white background.
Photo Credit: The Gracious Pantry.

A pulled pork sandwich is one of the best recipes you can make with leftover pulled pork. With pulled pork and cilantro slaw, you can create the best sandwich of your life. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, and you can build it up or dress it down any way you please.

4. Tacos

A cutting board with three pulled pork taos and some lime slices on it.
Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Pulled pork tacos are one of the best recipes for leftover pulled pork. They are easy to assemble, and because the meat is already cooked, dinner will be on the table in minutes. Just add your favorite toppings and watch everyone gobble down dinner with a smile on their face.

5. Pork Tostadas

A closeup of a pulled pork tostada on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Dishes Delish.

Have leftover pulled pork but don’t want another sandwich? Try these pork tostadas instead. They are simple to make, have fabulous flavor, and you can make as few or as many as you need to feed the number of people at your dinner table with ease.

6. Chili

An overhead view of pulled pork chili in a black slow cooker crock.
Photo Credit: The Salty Marshmallow.

Pulled pork chili is a perfect and easy weeknight dinner. Reuse your leftover pulled pork to make a hearty bowl of chili, or make a big pot that you can reheat for the next few days for dinner and lunch. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.

7. Nachos

A sheet pan covered with BBQ pulled pork nachos.
Photo Credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Swap out shredded chicken or ground beef with your leftover pulled pork to make the yummiest pulled pork nachos. Don’t forget the toppings, such as melted cheese, beans, and pico de gallo.

8. Pizza

An overhead view of a cut, pulled pork pizza on a cutting board.
Photo Credit: Sugar And Snap Peas.

If you have pre-made pizza dough and leftover pulled pork, you have everything you need for an easy dinner. Add your favorite pizza sauce and cheese, and this BBQ pulled pork pizza will be ready in the time it takes to melt the cheese.

9. Quesadillas

A cut, pulled pork quesadilla lays on parchment next to a small white bowl of dipping sauce.
Photo Credit: From Michigan To Table.

Whether you want a filling snack or a delicious, meaty dinner, you can’t go wrong with quesadillas made with leftover pulled pork. Try making these pulled pork quesadillas on a griddle for delicious results. Serve with some dipping sauce or a side of beans and rice for a full meal.

10. Mac and Cheese

A white plate with a serving of pulled pork mac and cheese. A slice of cornbread lays next to it with a pat of melting butter on top.
Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit.

Mac and cheese is traditionally served as a side dish for BBQ dishes, which is why this flavor combination makes perfect sense. Pulled pork mac and cheese is a comforting and delicious way to end a long day. It’s a bowl of plate of comfort that will snuggle you like a warm blanket on a cold night.

11. Pork Enchiladas

An overhead view of pork enchiladas on a white, oval plate with sides of beans and rice in separate bowls.
Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Don’t underestimate the power of pork enchiladas when it comes to getting your family to the dinner table. These delicious enchiladas are easy to make and can be made in either a slow cooker or an Instant Pot to save you time and energy. This traditional Mexican dish can be served with a side of rice and beans to round out the meal.

12. Loaded Baked Potatoes

A pulled pork loaded baked potato on a white plate with coleslaw and a small metal cup of sauce.
Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit.

Loaded baked potatoes are arguably the ultimate comfort food. But you can elevate your traditional baked potato with a loaded version using leftover pulled pork. Make sure to toss in green onions, melted cheddar cheese, and sour cream, too.

13. Pork Taquitos

Pork taquitos on a place on a dark background.
Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Pork taquitos are everything you’re hoping for in a Mexican dish. Taquintos are basically shredded meat in a rolled tortilla that gets baked until crispy. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a main meal. Either way, they are delicious finger foods that will make everyone happy for dinner tonight.

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Author: Tiffany McCauley

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Expertise: Food, cooking, travel

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Tiffany McCauley is a nationally syndicated writer and an award-winning cookbook author and food blogger. She has been featured on MSN, Huffington Post, Country Living Magazine, HealthLine, Redbook, and many more. Her food specialty is healthy comfort food recipes.

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