30 Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes That Make Dinner Easy All Week Long
Salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more!
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Pulled pork takes some time and love in the kitchen. It's not a quick meal, but when done right, it's fall-apart tender and totally worth the effort. So once you've made a big batch, the last thing you want is for any of it to go to waste. As Ree Drummond says about her spicy shredded pork, "I'm always amazed at its versatility. The final shredded product can be served immediately or in different dishes over the next few days." That's where these leftover pulled pork recipes come in handy. From tacos and burrito bowls to grilled cheese and pizza, there are plenty of easy ways to turn extras into a new and exciting pork recipe.
Here, you'll find creative ways to put a big batch of leftover pulled pork to good use. There are pizza recipes, soups, and cheesy quesadillas. When Ree makes her spicy Dr Pepper shredded pork, she freezes some of the pork in smaller batches. Then, when the time is right, she'll turn it into a classic pulled pork sandwich. Just pile the juicy meat onto a toasted bun, add coleslaw, and dig in! But if you're looking for other easy dinner ideas, try pulled pork in lettuce wraps, as a topping for nachos, or even mixed into your favorite mac and cheese—talk about comfort food at its very best!
Gorditas
These thick corn tortillas are just waiting to be filled—and pulled pork with salsa verde is a winning combo. Add queso fresco, onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime to make it extra special. A quick pan-fry gives the gorditas their signature puff and bite.
Get the Gorditas recipe.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This pulled pork practically makes itself in the slow cooker. Cooked low and slow with sweet onions, it's great for piling onto toasted pretzel rolls with mustard and slaw. Make a big batch and enjoy sandwiches all week long!
BBQ Salad
This salad doesn't play around. Pulled pork, pickles, crispy fried onions, and cornbread croutons come together for a BBQ-inspired meal that's anything but basic. Drizzle with smoky vinaigrette and dig in.
Get the BBQ Salad recipe.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
Tacos are a natural fit for pulled pork, especially when the meat's been simmering away in a slow cooker all day. Serve them on warm tortillas with pineapple, pickled onions, or whatever toppings you love most.
Get the Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos recipe.
Sticky Pork Lettuce Wraps
This gingery and slightly sweet pulled pork is perfect for lettuce wraps. The fresh crunch of greens and tangy pickled onions balances out the richness of the meat. It's great for dinner, but honestly just as good cold out of the fridge.
Get Ree's Sticky Pork Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork
Ree admits it sounds a little strange, but slow-cooking pork with Dr Pepper is what gives this meat its signature sweet-spicy flavor. Once shredded, it's perfect for tacos, sandwiches, nachos, or anything else you're craving. Make a big batch and use the leftovers all week.
Get Ree's Spicy Dr Pepper Shredded Pork recipe.
Pork Fried Rice
This speedy fried rice comes together in minutes, especially if you've got frozen veggies and rice on hand. Swap in leftover pulled pork for the ground pork to give it a smoky, BBQ-inspired flavor that works surprisingly well with the savory sauce.
Get Ree's Pork Fried Rice recipe.
Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps
These flavorful wraps are a fun way to lighten things up—and they're even easier with leftover pulled pork. Swap it in for the seared pork chops and let it soak up the sweet and savory hoisin-ginger sauce. Wrapped in butter lettuce with pickled veggies and a drizzle of spicy mayo, it's a quick, no-fuss twist on a classic banh mi.
Get Ree's Pork Banh Mi Lettuce Wraps recipe.
Alabama White Sauce
Okay, it's not technically a leftover recipe—but if your pulled pork needs a little pick-me-up, this tangy sauce will do the trick. Made with mayo, vinegar, horseradish, and plenty of black pepper, it brings bold flavor and just the right amount of zip. Drizzle it over reheated pork or pile it onto sandwiches for a fresh spin on BBQ night.
Get the Alabama White Sauce recipe.
Carnitas with Cornbread
You can make this Instant Pot pork in advance and freeze it for a later date. Then, whenever you need an easy dinner, just reheat and serve over a thick piece of cornbread with sliced radishes, pico de gallo, and crumbled cheese.
Get Ree's Carnitas with Cornbread recipe.
BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
Leftover pork and pre-made pizza dough will make this weeknight dinner so easy! We also love that it swaps tomato sauce for BBQ sauce and mozzarella cheese for pepper jack cheese—yum!
Get the BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza recipe.
Cuban-Inspired Sandwich
A classic Cuban sandwich is typically made with slices of ham, cheese, pickles, mustard, and roasted pork. But in this case, shredded pork is used instead.
Get the Cuban-Inspired Sandwich recipe.
Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro Jalapeño Slaw
Among the many recipes on this list, a sandwich might not seem like the most exciting. But don't get us wrong, this sandwich is delicious! It's topped with a generous helping of cilantro slaw which Ree calls "magic."
Get Ree's Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro Jalapeño Slaw recipe.
Posole
Skip the steps for making the pork and go straight to cooking the onions and chile sauce. Then, all you have to do is add your leftover pulled pork into the soup, add the hominy, and simmer.
Get the Posole recipe.
Cowboy Nachos
You can swap the brisket in this recipe for BBQ pulled pork, then serve it up in exactly the same way—with lots of melty cheese, pico de gallo, and beans.
Get Ree's Cowboy Nachos recipe.
Pineapple Pulled Pork Sandwich
Caramelized pineapple slices will take this saucy pulled pork to the next level! The sweet-tart flavors pair perfectly with the smokiness from the barbecue sauce and the classic sweet Hawaiian buns.
Get the Pineapple Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe at The Modern Proper.
BBQ Pulled Pork Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
If you thought BBQ pulled pork was mouthwatering, just wait until you try it in these crispy mac and cheese bites! It's ooey-gooey and loaded with flavor.
Get the BBQ Pulled Pork Fried Mac and Cheese Bites recipe at The Chunky Chef.
Loaded BBQ Pork Potato Casserole
These loaded mashed potatoes aren't just topped with BBQ pulled pork, but there's also crispy bacon, green onions, and lots of shredded cheese. It's a weeknight dinner your whole family will love.
Get the Loaded BBQ Pork Potato Casserole recipe at Mom on Timeout.
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Combine two comfort food favorites: grilled cheese and pulled pork. They'll come together to create a thing of beauty.
Get the Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese recipe at The Cookie Rookie.
Pulled Pork Egg Rolls
This fun twist on egg rolls has all the flavors of your favorite BBQ foods—including pulled pork and coleslaw—in a crispy egg roll wrapper. It even has Ranch dressing for dipping!
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