Spicy pulled pork nachos

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4.8

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 20 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Spicy pulled pork nachos

Got a party going on? Serve these amazing pulled pork nachos and make everyone happy. If you use leftover pulled pork, this recipe comes together in minutes! Recipe time given below is for making the pulled pork from scratch.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • For the pulled pork
  • 700 g Pork Shoulder Joint 1.5lbs
  • 3 tbsp kochujang (Korean chili pepper paste)
  • lime juice of 1 small lime
  • 2 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine Chinese, or rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sea salt coarse
  • 2 green bell pepper roughly chopped
  • 1 red onion , roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 tsp ginger freshly minced
  • 60 ml water
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the pico de gallo

  • 4-5 tomatoes de-seeded and finely choped, small
  • tomato mix of green, yellow and red tomatoes
  • 1 green chili finely chopped, small
  • 1 red onion finely chopped, small
  • 1 garlic minced, small clove
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Coriander cilantro), finely chopped, fresh
  • Pinch ancho chili powder

For the avocado cream

  • 1 avocado small, ripe
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt fat-free
  • lime juice of 1 small lime
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Coriander cilantro, fresh
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch ancho chili powder

To serve

  • Serves 4 as a shared plate
  • cheddar cheese as much as you like!, freshly grated
  • lime quartered
  • hot sauce (such as Sriracha) optional
  • tortilla chips 1-2 large bags, lightly salted

Instructions

Make the pulled pork

  1. Preheat the oven to 160 | 320F.
  2. Put the chopped vegetables in an ovenproof lidded dish.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the pork on all sides for a couple of minutes. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
  4. Rub the meat with the chili paste, ginger, salt and brown sugar and place on top of the vegetables.
  5. Add the water, lime juice, soy, Worcestershire sauce, rice wine and season with pepper.
  6. Cover and roast for 3 hours or until meat is fork tender.
  7. Place the pork on a plate and cover with foil to rest while you prepare the sauce.
  8. Pour all the vegetables and meat juices in a small pot and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a rolling simmer and cook for 10 minutes until sauce reduces.
  9. Sieve the sauce into a bowl, pressing on the vegetables with the back of a spoon.
  10. Remove any large pieces of fat from the meat then shred using two forks (or your fingers). Add the sauce and toss to combine.

Make the pico de Gallo

  1. Mix everything together in a bowl and season with salt and the chili powder. Best served freshly made.

Make the avocado cream

  1. Either pulse everything together in a mini chopper or mash with a fork until completely smooth.

Make the nachos

  1. Spread the tortilla chips on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with baking paper. Top with the pulled pork.
  2. Transfer onto a platter. Sprinkle with the cheese and place in a 200°C (400°F) preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cool slightly
  3. Spoon some of the pico de galloon top of the nachos and add some avocado dressing.
  4. Drizzle with hot sauce and dive in!

Notes

  • Recipe timing given if you make the pulled pork from scratch following the recipe.
  • You can use any pulled pork recipe to top your nachos with. Here are some options
  • • Instant Pot pulled pork recipe
  • • Bourbon and coke pulled pork tostadas with quick corn salsa
  • • Vegan jackfruit "pulled pork" tacos with grilled pineapple
  • • Slow Cooker Mole Pulled Pork Enchiladas
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