Pulled Pork Enchilada Skillet — Buns In My Oven from bunsinmyoven.com
Introduction
Pork is a versatile meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you’ve roasted, grilled, or slow-cooked your pork, there are always leftovers that can be transformed into delicious dishes. Here are some ideas for using leftover pork that will save you time and money while satisfying your taste buds.
Ingredient
Here are some of the ingredients that you’ll need to make these delicious recipes: - Leftover pork - Vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery - Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and oregano - Spices such as paprika, cumin, and chili powder - Broth or stock - Rice, noodles, or bread - Eggs - Cheese - Sour cream or yogurt - Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
1. Pork Fried Rice Ingredients: - 2 cups cooked rice - 1 cup leftover pork, diced - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots - 2 eggs, beaten - 2 tablespoons soy sauce - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Instructions: - In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. - Add the peas and carrots and cook until tender. - Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble until cooked through. - Add the diced pork and soy sauce to the skillet and stir well. - Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined. - Serve hot. 2. Pork Tacos Ingredients: - 1 cup leftover pork, shredded - 8 corn tortillas - 1 cup shredded lettuce - 1 cup shredded cheese - 1/2 cup salsa - 1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat. - Fill each tortilla with shredded pork, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. - Fold the tortillas in half and serve. 3. Pork Stir-Fry Ingredients: - 1 cup leftover pork, sliced - 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as onions, carrots, and celery) - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 tablespoon cornstarch - 1/4 cup chicken broth Instructions: - Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. - Add the mixed vegetables and garlic and cook until tender. - Add the sliced pork and cook until heated through. - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth. - Pour the sauce over the pork and vegetables and stir until everything is well coated. - Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
Here is the approximate nutritional information for one serving of each recipe: - Pork Fried Rice: 400 calories, 14g fat, 50g carbohydrates, 18g protein - Pork Tacos: 350 calories, 20g fat, 30g carbohydrates, 16g protein - Pork Stir-Fry: 300 calories, 12g fat, 20g carbohydrates, 24g protein
Conclusion
Leftover pork doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity, you can transform it into delicious meals that your whole family will love. These recipes are just a starting point – feel free to experiment with different spices, vegetables, and sauces to create your own unique dishes. Happy cooking!
