15 Ways to Make Leftover Pork Roast a Whole New Meal

side view of a serving of fried rice with pork, peasn, and carrots on a white plate
Photo: KGora

Looking for something to do with your pork leftovers? You've come to the right place. These recipes are terrific choices for all types of leftover roast pork, including pork loin, pork tenderloin, pork shoulder roasts, and even pork chops. So go ahead, make a big pork roast on Sunday, and use the leftovers to make these quick and easy weeknight meals.

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Yummy Pork Noodle Casserole

Yummy Pork Noodle Casserole
lutzflcat

Turn your leftover pork roast into a yummy egg noodle casserole. "This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes," says cjscott.""Sour cream gives it a little twist. Red pepper and corn give it color and flavor. You can add and subtract any vegetables in this versatile recipe."

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Pork Fried Rice

side view of a serving of fried rice with pork, peasn, and carrots on a white plate
KGora

Cubes or strips of leftover pork roast also make sensational fried rice. "I couldn't believe how good this is and how easy," says cchef. "I used leftover pork roast and brown Thai rice. Best fried rice I ever made! All with leftovers. Amazing."

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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich

Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich
lutzflcat

Here's a classic, the grilled Cubano sandwich. Slice your leftover pork roast thin and serve it with slices of ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, and lots of mayo and mustard on a sweet bread roll. "This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba," says Pretty Pink Bullets. "This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami."

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Pork Lo Mein

Pork Lo Mein
Molly

Slice up your leftover pork roast and add it to this classic Chinese noodle dish. It's ready in about 30 minutes. "This was so simple and I loved it," says Vivian Li. "I made it for my very traditional Asian parents and they ate all of it."

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Pork Supreme

Pork Supreme
Jeanne Snader

"This is an easy and great way to use up leftover roast pork," says Sudie Blanchard. "It's a family favorite!" Simply combine leftover pork roast with sauteed mushrooms and onions in sweet and savory tomato sauce.

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Pork Stroganoff

Pork Stroganoff
ReneePaj

Use strips of leftover pork roast in place of beef in this creamy stroganoff. "Pork stroganoff is just as good as beef, if not better," says RC2STEP. "Pork, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy sour cream sauce. Yummy!" Actually, this recipe calls for pork chops, but leftover roast will be just as tasty.

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Nippy Pork Salad

Nippy Pork Salad
Pam Ziegler Lutz

Here's another great idea for using up leftover pork roast. Serve it chicken- or tuna-salad style, with chopped celery, green onions, Dijon, mayo, horseradish, and a dash or two of hot pepper sauce. "Delicious pork that can be served on sandwiches, crackers, or just on the side with another salad," says Lerie. "Best if left in fridge at least four hours before serving. Great next day, too."

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BBQ Pork Pizza

BBQ Pork Pizza
*Sherri*

Pop your pork on a pizza. Spread a saucy foundation of barbecue sauce on the pizza dough and lay down shredded leftover pork roast, along with thinly sliced red onion, slices of dill pickles, and shredded mozzarella cheese. "This was a very good way to use up leftover pork," says Marcella. "Be sure to use the dill pickles. I actually wish I would have put a few more on, because they added to the flavor of this dish. Easy to make, too."

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Leftover Pork Roast BBQ Wrap

Leftover Pork Roast BBQ Wrap
Judy in Deleware

Shred your leftover pork roast and wrap it up with onions, Cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce in flour tortillas. Christine gives this recipe 5 stars: "I used the very dry pork roast I made in the crock pot," she says. "I rolled up the tortilla and stuck it in the microwave for 45 seconds, and it came out hot and yummy."

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Pork, Black Bean, and Rice Casserole

Pork, Black Bean, and Rice Casserole

Using precooked pork in this recipe allows you to skip straight to the easy prep and bake process. Each spicy, garlicky. bite will have you coming back for more.

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Sunday Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew | Photo by Meredith.

Add it to a stew! "This is a sweet and spicy stew that you start in the morning and let the slow cooker do the rest," says rrilcoe. "It's packed full of vegetables, pork, and butternut squash. It's a great way to use leftover pork roast or pulled pork! Perfect paired with cornbread muffins."

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Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich). Chef John

"I'll never forget my first real bánh mì," Chef John says. "I remember thinking to myself, this isn't just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had to eat, but one of the best things, period. Not only do we get amazing contrasts in flavor and texture, but also the temperature difference between the crisp, warm, meat-filled roll, and cool, crunchy vegetables makes this so much fun to eat."

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Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Cilantro

Copycat Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Cilantro
Copycat Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Cilantro. thedailygourmet

This simple recipe starts with leftover pork roast and frozen riced cauliflower. "This copycat Chipotle cauliflower bowl comes together fast on busy weeknights!" says thedailygourmet. "Toppings can be modified for taste preferences, and it's tasty wrapped up in a tortilla!"

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Pork, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Pork, Broccoli and Rice Casserole
Julie Flynn

"I made this up one night when I had leftover pork roast that I had cooked in my slow cooker and frozen. Pork, broccoli, and rice, with a hint of curry. It's very homey and easy to make ahead of time," Julie Noyes says.

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Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

Memphis BBQ Pork Totchos

"Thanks for this!" says home cook Brushjl. "I had leftover pulled pork, coleslaw, and a bag of tater tots I bought with a coupon — talk about a cheap but delicious meal!"

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