Pulled Pork Nachos
Pulled Pork Nachos are quick and easy to make with leftover smoked pork butt, easy queso, salsa and your favorite nacho toppings. This is our favorite recipe for a delicious plate of nachos.
Leftover pulled pork is great for a quick meal, perfect for busy families. We love to mix it with our favorite bbq sauce to make pulled pork sandwiches, pulled pork enchiladas and carnitas .
This is your sign to grab a pork butt from the grocery store so you can make the ultimate pulled pork nachos.
Ingredients for Pulled Pork Nachos
- Smoked Pork Butt
- Lime Juice
- Steak Rub
- Ground Cumin
- Tortilla Chips
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Green Onions
- Tortilla Chips
- Queso
- Fresh Cilantro
- Candied Jalapenos or pickled jalapenos
For the Queso
- Velveeta
- Picante Sauce or RoTel Tomatoes and Green Chiles
- Milk
- Ground Cumin
- Granulated Garlic
Step-By-Step Directions for Pulled Pork Nachos Recipe
- Place shredded pork in a skillet with lime juice, steak rub and cumin. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pork starts to crisp. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the queso by melting Velveeta, picante sauce and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cumin, whisk until smooth and cheese is melted.
- Place tortilla chips on a sheet pan and bake for 3-5 minutes until warmed.
- Make the Nachos: Layer tortilla chips onto a platter or plate.
- Top with queso, pulled pork, salsa, sour cream and green onions. Garnish with cilantro and candied jalapenos.
For Sheet Pan Nachos
- Place tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet, line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Top with cheese sauce and pulled pork. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Top with salsa, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos and cilantro.
More Topping Ideas for Easy Nachos Recipe
- Black Beans, Refried Beans or Pinto Beans
- Guacamole
- Red Onion
- Salsa Fresca or Pico de Gallo
- Monterey Jack Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese or Colby-Jack Cheese
- Sliced Black Olives
- Hot Sauce
- Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
Why We Love this Pork Nacho Recipe
- Build Your Own Nachos: Set up a nacho bar and everyone can add their favorite nacho toppings.
- Great Recipe to Feed a Crowd: Nachos are a great big batch recipe that can easily feed a crowd with a small amount of meat and lots of fresh toppings.
- Easy Recipe: If you have pulled pork on hand, this recipe for homemade nachos is so easy to put together for an easy dinner or any game day gathering.
If you are looking for a delicious recipe to switch up your dinner menu, add these Pulled Pork Nachos to the list with smoky pulled pork and your favorite toppings over crispy tortilla chips.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 pound pulled pork
- 1 tablespoon steak rub
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
for the queso
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
- ½ cup picante sauce
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 ounces tortilla chips
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 green onions sliced
- fresh cilantro optional for garnish
- sour cream optional for garnish
- candied jalapenos optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Place shredded pork in a skillet with lime juice, steak rub and cumin. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until pork starts to crisp. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the queso by melting Velveeta, picante sauce and milk in a saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cumin, whisk until smooth and cheese is melted.
- Place tortilla chips on a sheet pan and bake for 3-5 minutes until warmed. This is optional – but will make the nachos more like you get at a restaurant.
- Make the Nachos: Layer tortilla chips onto a platter or plate.
- Top with queso, pulled pork, salsa, sour cream and green onions. Garnish with cilantro and candied jalapenos.
Notes
- Place tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet, line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Top with cheese sauce and pulled pork. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Top with salsa, sour cream, green onions, jalapenos and cilantro.