Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos (4 Simple Steps)

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Nachos are always a big crowd-pleaser. It’s a Mexican dish that’s a big hit at EVERY SINGLE cookout we have!

But we take nachos to the next level by adding pulled pork. Whether your using leftover pulled or need to make it from scratch this nacho pulled pork recipe has you covered!

What You Need for Pulled Pork Nachos

If you’ve already got some pulled pork on your hands then you will need…

• a bag of tortilla chips
• 2 cups of pulled pork – I have included a recipe below if you don’t have any leftover pulled pork
• Guacamole
• 2 to 3 cups of shredded cheese (or you could just grate your cheddar cheese)
• a can of black beans (rinse and drain them)
• a quarter cup of pickled jalapeños
• a cup of yellow peppers
• half a cup of barbecue sauce
• 2 green onions (washed and chopped up)
• salsa – try this home made smoked salsa if you have time.
• sour cream
• fresh cilantro leaves (to use as garnishing)

Use Either Leftover Pulled Pork or Smoke Your Pork From Scratch

Whether you have a whole pork butt ready to smoke, store-bought pulled pork, or leftover pulled pork or this pumpkin spiced pulled pork recipe you can use that to make this dish!

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with making pulled pork sandwiches with your leftover meat. But it can get a little boring after a while. Instead, you should use your shredded meat to make your nachos more delicious.

How to Make Pulled Pork Nachos

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use your oven, grill, smoker, or microwave.

Step 1: Preheat Your Grill or Oven

Go ahead and preheat your oven or grill to 400 ℉. Then take a baking tray and line it with a baking sheet.

You could also use a nonstick baking mat. We love using a glass oven tray and just spaying it with some cooking spray, to prevent things from sticking.

Step 2: How to Layer Nachos 

 Open the packet of tortilla chips and pour out about half of the bag into the tray.

Spread the chips out. Split your ingredients in half. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese, slow-cooked pulled pork, and black beans onto the layer of tortilla chips. Then follow that up with the jalapeño slices and yellow peppers and then repeat.

 

Step 3: Place The Nachos on The Grill

Place the whole tray onto the grill or into the oven to bake for 6 minutes or until you see the cheese melt.

Step 4: Add Your Garnishes

Take the nachos out and place them on the rest of the toppings and garnish. Then serve the dish while it’s still hot. You want to be able to do the satisfying cheese pull!

Smoking or Slow Cooking Your Pork

Making this dish entirely from scratch? Then you’re going to want to start by slow cooking a (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder or butt.

Do this by seasoning it with salt and pepper. Then, you’ll want to put it into your slow cooker pot or smoker

We would suggest using some chili powder, cumin powder, garlic, and oregano as seasoning. But feel free to use whatever you want.

Once the pork as reached an internal temperature of at least 195 degrees, you can just take it out of the smoker or slow cooker pot and shred it using two forks.Or you can even use meat shredding claws for faster and more consistent results.

See the full resource for smoking a pork butt for pulled pork on a Weber here

Using a Pit Boss? See our Pit Boss pulled pork recipe here.

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How to Shred Your Pork

Pulling pork may seem like a simple process. But I dare you to say that to a professional pit master!

Cooked meat requires care and control. Below are the two ways I like to shred pork.

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Using Your Hands

1. Allow the meat to rest until it’s cool enough to handle, then put on cooking gloves.
2. Place the pork on a clean, chopping board.
3. Remove the fat cap, then using your hands tears it into smaller pieces and then cover with foil in a pan.
4. Add the cooking liquid place to the pan along with a dash of apple cider vinegar and BBQ sauce

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Using Bear Claws

Bear claws make this task efficient and effortless, allowing you to prepare pulled pork quickly and with ease.

1. First, cook the pork until tender. then, wearing the claws, grip the meat firmly and start pulling in opposite directions.
2. Continue shredding the meat until you achieve your desired consistency.

Using Leftover Pulled Pork?

You just need 2 cups of pulled pork to make this dish.

If it’s a bit dry from being in the fridge add some more BBQ sauce, apple juice, or beer!

What to Serve With Pulled Pork Nachos?

Wondering what to serve with your nachos?

Nachos can be a heavy meal so go for something light like;

Wasabi Potato Salad

Smoked Brussel Sprouts

Shotgun Shells Smoked

Smoked Asparagus

Want more sides for nachos?

We hope that you enjoyed learning how to make these scrumptious pulled pork nachos!

What toppings do you put on your nachos?

Smoke On!

Charlie

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