Leftover pulled pork is really tasty and versatile! I’ve got 20 leftover pulled pork recipes from tacos and casseroles to soups and chilis that your whole family will love! This time of year – everybody is making pulled pork for barbecues and summer parties – now you have great options for leftover pulled pork recipes.
Whether you make on the grill, in the slow cooker or even in the Instant Pot – it’s easy too! And when you make it – you might as well make a lot. It all starts with a pork butt which actually comes from the shoulder of the pig!
How to Make Pulled Pork
And if you’re looking for a good recipe for making pulled pork for yourself – I can help you there too! Whether you need a rub – or to make it in your Instant Pot – these will make you some great pulled
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How long is pulled pork good for?
Pulled pork leftovers should be placed in air-tight containers and refrigerated for up to a week in the fridge. I like to have my leftover pulled pork WITHOUT sauce so I can sauce based on the recipe I’m making!
How to Freeze Leftover Pulled Pork
You can easily freeze the leftovers too! Double bag the leftover pulled pork in a storage bag, then a freezer bag Put 1-2 cups in small pint or quart-sized storage bags and then place 3-4 of those into a larger gallon sized freezer bag. This allows you to pull out a small portion for me to use and not need to always feed a crowd!
Pulled Pork Leftovers
What do you do with the leftovers? You can use pulled pork in casseroles, soups, enchiladas, tacos, pizza, appetizers and more! Here are some of my favorites!
Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes
Pulled Pork Casseroles & Pastas
- Pulled Pork Cornbread Casserole – cornbread as a casserole base is so yummy!
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Pulled Pork King Ranch Casserole – this Tex-Mex casserole is easy and delicious
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Pulled Pork Pasta Salad – I had a version of this at Noodles & Company and came right home and made my own!
Leftover Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Slider
- Pulled Pork Empanadas – These are so easy to make – and you can customize them too!
- Pulled Pork Cubano Sliders – this is the reason to not add sauce to your leftover pulled pork
– I love a Cuban sandwich and it’s a great use of leftover pulled
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Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders – these are so easy – tons of cheese, sauce pork and pineapple
for a sweet zing!
Pulled Pork Appetizers
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Pulled Pork Pastry Puffs – This recipe has gone crazy on Pinterest – it’s a perfect snack
size party appetizer! - Hot & Cheesy Pulled Pork Dip
- Leftover Pulled Pork Totchos
Leftover Pulled Pork Soup & Stew Recipes
- Leftover Pulled Pork Chili – This chili is chunky, full of veggies and great when you top it with chips & cheese! You’ll love it!
- Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
- Pulled Pork Brunswick Stew – this one is my ABSOLUTE favorite! I make it all the time!
- Pulled Pork Taco Soup
Other Pulled Pork Recipes
- Spicy Shredded Pork Breakfast Tostadas – breakfast tacos are my favorite!
- Pulled Pork BBQ Tacos
- Pulled Pork Enchiladas
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Pulled Pork Pizza
I hope you enjoy this list of Pulled Pork Recipes as much as I do!
So many great recipes in this collection. I'd rather make a batch of pulled pork to use in meals instead of shredded chicken. I just like the taste better!