Pulled Pork Nachos (Restaurant-Style)
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Pulled Pork Nachos (Restaurant-Style)
Description
Pulled Pork Nachos (Restaurant-Style) layer crispy tortilla chips with shredded cooked pork, black beans, and cheddar cheese, then bake briefly until the cheese melts. They are topped with a homemade BBQ sauce made by simmering garlic, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, chili powder, and Tabasco sauce to balance sweet, savory, and spicy notes.
After baking and saucing, fresh garnishes including sour cream, guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and sliced fresh jalapeños add brightness, creaminess, and additional spice, enriching the textural contrast between crunchy and tender components.
This dish can be customized with other toppings such as diced tomatoes, red onions, avocado, olives, feta, shredded lettuce, or fresh cilantro for varied flavors and colors. It serves well as a shared appetizer or casual meal.
Ingredients
- tortilla chips
- 2 cups pork pre cooked and shredded, pulled
- 14 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 3 jalapeños fresh and sliced
- Additional Toppings (see recipe notes)
Homemade BBQ Sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Tabasco sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On an oven safe baking sheet, layer tortilla chips with pulled pork, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake just until cheese melts, it only takes a few minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle the nachos all over with the BBQ sauce, and add fresh toppings. Serve with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de Gallo.
For the Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until it begins to turn golden. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Remove from heat to cool.
Notes
- Pulled pork nachos can be customized with various toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, olives, feta, or fresh herbs to suit taste preferences.
- The homemade BBQ sauce simmers ingredients for about 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld before cooling and drizzling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 554IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 259mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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