Spicy Pulled Pork Fried Eggs
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Spicy Pulled Pork Fried Eggs
Description
In this recipe, eggs are gently fried in bacon grease, which adds a rich, smoky background flavor. Pulled pork and sliced jalapeños are added to the pan early during cooking, allowing the flavors to meld as the eggs finish cooking. The texture includes tender eggs with spots of savory pork and a touch of heat from the jalapeños.
Once cooked, the eggs are plated and garnished with sliced green onions and a dash of hot sauce, which enhances the spiciness and freshness. Salt and black pepper complete the seasoning. This dish serves well as a hearty breakfast or brunch item.
The recipe uses bacon grease for best flavor, but other fats like ghee or avocado oil can be substituted. The pulled pork provides a protein boost and meaty richness that pairs nicely with the eggs and heat.
Ingredients
- 2 egg large
- 1 tbsp bacon grease or ghee, avocado oil or other fat
- 1/3 cup pork pulled
- jalapeño sliced
- green onion sliced
- hot sauce dash of
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the bacon grease in a small skillet on low heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the pulled pork and jalapeños and cook an additional 2 minutes or until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Transfer the eggs to a plate and top with green onion, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
Notes
- Bacon grease adds a distinctive smoky flavor, but ghee, avocado oil, or other fats can be used as alternatives.
- The recommended hot sauce used is compliant with Whole30 dietary guidelines.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 340.3kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.9g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 21.1g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 819.2mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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