10 Amazing Pulled Pork Recipes That Aren't Sandwiches

We love traditional pulled pork sandwiches, of course. Topped with a little coleslaw and some BBQ sauce, they can't be beat! But every once in a while, we want to pull our pork in a slightly different direction. These pulled pork recipes prove there's so much more to it than amazing sandwiches. We're talking about pulled pork pizza, nachos, pulled pork lasagna, soup, stew, and much more. So make a ton, you'll want plenty leftovers to make all of these top-rated recipes!

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Pulled Pork Hatch Chile Stew

Pulled Pork Hatch Chile Stew
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Here's how they do it in the Land of Enchantment. This recipe turns your savory pulled pork into a hearty stew featuring Hatch chile peppers, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes.

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Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos
Allrecipes Magazine

Swap out tortilla chips for tater tots and top with pulled pork, pepperjack cheese, pickled peppers, and barbecue sauce. "A mashup of the BBQ pork nachos that are on so many menus in Memphis and the South-of-the-Border influenced Totchos that have blown up," says Leslie Kelly. "Serve with extra barbeque sauce for dipping."

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BBQ Pork Pizza

BBQ Pork Pizza
*Sherri*

Here's pulled pork pizza with pickle slices and lots of mozzarella! "A very easy way to make a delicious BBQ pork pizza in minutes!" says HARTMR.

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Tex Mex Ultimate Carnitas Grilled Cheese

Tex Mex Ultimate Carnitas Grilled Cheese
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Yes, this is a sandwich, but it's in the grilled cheese family, and just out-of-the-ordinary enough to include it here. "Carnitas, avocado, and cheese are layered between thick slices of bread and grilled with more cheese on the outside of the bread in this ultimate Tex-Mex grilled cheese," says Julie Hubert.

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BBQ Pork-Stuffed Corn Muffins

BBQ Pork-Stuffed Corn Muffins
Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.

"This new American classic-part Chinese pork bun, part corn dog-looked good, tasted great, and felt oh-so-right in my hand," says Chef John. "Not only did the warm muffin feel good, but also I was eating cornbread with barbecue pork and my fingers were absolutely spotless!"

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Quick and Easy Pulled Pork Burritos

a square white plate holding a burrito topped with red sauce and chopped cilantro
My Hot Southern Mess

Here's a quick and easy recipe for the microwave. Pulled pork combines with beans, and Monterey Jack cheese. Pop it in the oven, then drizzle with enchilada sauce and more shredded cheese. "Goes well with a little coleslaw," says Chef Kevin.

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Barbecue Lasagna

Barbecue Lasagna
Barbecue Lasagna. Sarah Kay

Pulled pork meets lasagna! "I smoke a 6-10 pound Boston butt ahead of time," says cullinanpat, "slicing off some for a dinner and then pulling the rest for pulled pork sandwiches and of course Barbecue Lasagna."

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Chef John's Cuban Sandwich

closeup of a cut half of a pressed sandwich with layers of melted Swiss cheese, ham, pickle, and pulled pork
Chef John

Again, a sandwich. But this one does it with Cuban style, featuring pulled pork and ham. "I like to use pulled pork," says ," says Chef John. "Carnitas would work too. These ingredients and amounts are open to your own personal preferences, but here's the general idea."

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Creamy Pulled Pork Soup

Creamy Pulled Pork Soup
Creamy Pulled Pork Soup. Tammy Lynn

Leftover pulled pork combines with chicken broth, milk, barbecue sauce, and seasonings in this quick-and-easy creamy soup.

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Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew
Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew. Paula

This simple Brunswick stew for the slow cooker calls for leftover pulled pork, plus diced tomatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, and cubed potatoes. "I had some pulled pork in my freezer leftover," says Paula. "This was a perfect recipe for using it. Easy to put together and yet have a good dinner after a long day away from home."

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