20 Pulled Pork Recipe Ideas You’re Sure to Love

A popular BBQ dish often served in the South, pulled pork is shredded pork shoulder usually slow-cooked over wood. Although it takes some time and effort to make a good pulled pork, once it’s cooked, you can do many different things with it. These 20 unique recipe ideas are sure to inspire you!

Pulled pork recipe ideas

No matter what your taste preferences, you’re sure to find at least a few pulled pork recipes you love! These exciting variations are a great way to get started experimenting with pork:

1. Slow cooker Texas pulled pork

If you don’t have time to slave away over a BBQ pit all day, you can make pulled pork in your slow cooker. All you need is your favorite BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and dried thyme. Serve it on buns to make the perfect pulled pork sandwich!

2. Spicy green chili pork

This recipe for spicy green chili pork is easy to make in the slow cooker. It has the perfect amount of zing and is perfect for making enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and more!

3. Balsamic vinegar and honey pulled pork sliders

The perfect combination of sweet and savory, these balsamic vinegar and honey pulled pork sliders are sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

4. Maple-cider pulled pork sandwiches

This sandwich recipe originally called for pulled chicken, but it will be just as good (or maybe even better!) if you make it with pulled pork. You can make the whole thing in your slow cooker, so you can have a tasty meal waiting for you when you get home from a long day of work!

5. Dr. Pepper pulled pork

You can make sweet and delicious Dr. Pepper pulled pork in your slow cooker with just 5 minutes of prep time! Start with a pork roast rubbed down with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour a can of Dr. Pepper over the meat and cook it in the slow cooker for 4-5 hours on low or 7-8 hours on high. Shred the pork, add BBQ sauce to taste, and let it cook another 30-60 minutes. Serve your pulled pork on a crusty bun with coleslaw on top!

6. Bourbon pulled pork and apple slaw sandwich

This recipe is super easy! Just put a pork shoulder in the slow cooker and cover it with Campbell’s® Apple Bourbon Pulled Pork Slow Cooker Sauce. Cook it for 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low and shred it. Add a pinch of brown sugar and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Serve it on a toasted bun.

BBQ sauce recipes for pulled pork

If you think you’re running out of pulled pork ideas, just make some unique sauces to go with it. This will add a whole new twist to your meals! Start with these tasty BBQ sauce recipes:

1. All-American BBQ sauce

This simple All-American BBQ sauce combines beer, molasses, hot sauce, orange juice, and more. The ingredients may sound strange, but the result is absolutely amazing!

2. Big daddy’s Carolina-style barbecue sauce

Carolina-style BBQ sauce is vinegar and mustard-based, and it’s delicious on top of pulled pork. It’s made with a combination of yellow mustard, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar. You’ll love the spice profile created by the black pepper, mild chili powder, freshly ground white pepper, soy sauce, and hickory flavored liquid smoke!

3. Vidalia onion BBQ sauce

A Vidalia onion BBQ sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Serve it on a pulled pork sandwich with BBQ chicken, or even put it on top of a burger!

4. Mustard BBQ sauce

A mustard-based BBQ sauce will taste great with just about any smoked meat! It gets its flavor from a combination of yellow mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and adobo peppers. Thanks to the brown sugar and honey, there’s also a bit of sweetness and just the right amount of tang created by apple cider vinegar.

Leftover pulled pork ideas

One great thing about pulled pork is that most recipes make a lot of servings. This means you’ll be able to enjoy at least one more meal with the leftovers! Not sure what to make? Try these quick and easy leftover pulled pork ideas:

1. Pulled pork nachos

To make delicious pork nachos, spread tortilla chips on a foil-lined baking sheet and top them with cheese. Bake them for about 5 minutes at 450°F, until the cheese is melted. Then, top them with warmed-up pulled pork, salsa, sour cream, and cilantro!

2. Pulled pork enchiladas 

Using leftover slow-cooker slow pork makes this a quick and easy meal to whip up on a busy night. It only takes about 15 minutes to assemble, then you can pop it in the oven and relax until it’s done!

3. Pulled pork poutine

This pulled pork poutine is a delicious recipe that is borderline addictive. It’s easy to make too! Begin by baking frozen french fries in the oven, then top them with cheese curds, warm pulled pork, and hot gravy. Put them back in the oven until the cheese melts, then pull them out and serve them.

4. Pulled pork mac and cheese

To make this delicious mac, start by mixing leftover pulled pork with cooked pasta. Add cheese sauce and let it simmer until it thickens, then remove it from the heat and add shredded cheese, stirring until it’s smooth. Put it all in a casserole dish, and top it with breadcrumbs. Bake it for about 20 minutes until it’s lightly browned on top, and serve it with a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Yum!

5. Pulled pork chili

Chili is incredibly satisfying on a cold day and is the perfect solution for leftover pulled pork. You can make this hearty meal in about 20 minutes, and it’s sure to please the whole family! Serve it with your favorite toppings – like sour cream, shredded cheese, avocados.

6. Pulled pork gyros

To make tasty gyros, place leftover pulled pork and tzatziki sauce inside pita bread. Add some diced tomatoes and enjoy!

7. Peachy pulled pork pizza

You can make a quick and easy pulled pork pizza by topping a premade pizza crust with leftover pulled pork, slices of grilled peaches, BBQ sauce, and cheese. It’s a different flavor combination, but one you’re sure to love!

8. Pulled pork shepherd’s pie

Shephard’s pie is another classic comfort food. To make this recipe, simply line a casserole dish with pulled pork tossed in BBQ sauce and top it with a mixture of frozen peas and corn. Then, spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle the dish with shredded cheese. Bake it for about an hour and enjoy!

9. Pulled pork grilled cheese

Make your favorite grilled cheese recipe far more hearty by adding warmed-up pulled pork tossed in a bit of BBQ sauce! Cook it in a skillet with butter until the bread is toasty and the cheese is melted.

10. Pulled pork sweet potato hash

This one-skillet dish is easy to make. The sweet potatoes and pulled pork make a hearty meal, and the addition of an egg ensures it’s super filling. For an even more intense flavor, garnish this dish with a drizzle of sriracha before serving!

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