Pulled pork loaded fries
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Pulled pork loaded fries
Description
The recipe calls for large potatoes cut into chunky fries, tossed with vegetable oil and salt, then roasted on a baking sheet at 200°C until golden brown and crispy. Turning the fries halfway through cooking promotes even browning. Once baked, the fries are topped with leftover pulled pork, a mix of grated mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and optionally fresh chili slices for heat.
Returning the fries with toppings to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes melts the cheese and warms the pork filling, making the dish ready to serve. This creates combinations of crispy fries, savory pork, and gooey melted cheese with fresh spicy notes if chili is included. The dish can stand alone as a comfort food or be served alongside salads or dips.
The preparation maximizes leftover pulled pork use and creates a filling, textured meal with contrasting crisp and melted elements. Mastery of baking times ensures fries are crisp without drying and toppings are heated through without burning.
Ingredients
- 6 potato cut into chunky chips/fries, large
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt to taste
- 2 cups pulled pork left-over
- 2 cups cheese I used mozzarella and cheddar, grated, of your choice
- chili optional, fresh, sliced
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.
- Place the chips in a large bowl and toss with the oil and salt.
- Spread onto a large baking sheet in a single layer and place in the oven.
- Allow the chips to bake for 50-60 minutes until they are golden brown and crisp (turn the chips approximately halfway through cooking).
- Remove the chips from the oven then top with the pulled pork, cheese and chillies.
- Place back in the oven and allow the pork to heat through and the cheese to melt (between 5-10 minutes).
- Remove and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 548 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 548kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1367mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 597mg | 60% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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