Wondering what to make with leftover pulled pork? After spending hours creating the perfect pork roast, you don’t want it to go to waste! Check out these 41 delicious leftover pulled pork recipes. Breakaway from the overdone pork sandwiches and try something new. From classic dishes to unique ideas, like waffles, there is a fantastic idea for your family.
Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes
It’s summer and the grills are going! Somebody out there a beautiful pork shoulder is being smoked and pulled. But what to make with all that leftover pork?
Leftovers are a pivotal part of meal planning. They can make your pork roast stretch.
Making pulled pork sandwich is a classic go-to, but sometimes you might want to mix it up. This collection of shredded pork recipes will get you thinking outside the box. From delicious appetizers to waffles! (yep, you read that right), there is a fantastic new recipe to try.
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This collection of our favorite pulled pork dishes includes:
- Appetizers perfect for game day
- Salad with amazing flavor
- Easy Dinners
Each of these leftover pulled pork ideas will tell you:
- Type of recipe
- Number of ingredients
- How how much pulled pork you will need.
- The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
- How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
- Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)
- Equipment needed. (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, etc.)
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What to make with leftover pulled pork.
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Ingredients that work well with pork:
These ingredients will pop up in a lot of the recipes below. So if you have them on hand, you will be able to find more ideas to make.
- Red Onion
- Green Onions
- Cheddar Cheese
- Flour or Corn Tortillas
- Store-Bought or Homemade BBQ sauce
- Tomato Paste
- Tomato Sauce
- Chili Powder
- Red Wine
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Recipes Using Pulled Pork
We love helping people find new dishes for the ingredients they already have.
Each of these leftover pulled pork ideas gives you some key info, so you can choose the best recipe for your family.
Check out the bloggers that created each dish to use their tips and see the full recipe.
Note: pantry ingredients include dry ingredient pantry staples like olive oil, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, corn starch, salt, black pepper, spices, etc. Please check the recipe to make sure that you have the ingredients needed to create the dish. If you are making gluten-free recipes, it may include things like almond flour and other common gluten-free pantry items.
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 25 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 10 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 35 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 plus oil
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3/4 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 15 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 3
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 12 Minutes
NOTES: Gluten-Free
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus oil, salt, and pepper
AMOUNT OF PORK: 6 oz
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Air Fryer
TYPE: Appetizer
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus optional sauces
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 1/4 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 15 Minutes
TYPE: Salad
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1/4 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Salad
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes
TYPE: Salad
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1/3 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 60 Minutes
TYPE: Side Dish
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 45 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 Plus oil
AMOUNT OF PORK: As much as you want!
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Gluten-Free, Keto, Dairy-Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus salt and pepper
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3 oz
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1/2 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 10 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours 25 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus oil, salt, and pepper
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 15 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 60 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus salt and pepper
AMOUNT OF PORK: 4 oz
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 plus oil, salt, and pepper
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 45 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 15 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 13 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 35 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 1/2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 27 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus oil
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 55 Minutes
NOTES: Whole30, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 4 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 25 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1-2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 30 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1/4 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 20 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1/2 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus oil
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 Plus toppings
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 16 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 1/2 - 3 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 20 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 1/2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 40 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 45 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 1/2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 40 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus oil
AMOUNT OF PORK: 3/4 cup
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 22 Minutes
NOTES: Keto
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9
AMOUNT OF PORK: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 10 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 15 Minutes
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF PORK: 1-1 1/2 cups
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 40 Minutes
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