These delicious and crispy leftover pulled pork tacos are a great recipe to make with leftover pulled pork. It only takes a few ingredients and these can be on the table as part of a Taco Tuesday spread, an appetizer, or for a quick lunch or dinner.
Pulled pork is such a versatile dish. I love to make up a big batch for dinner and serve it with bread and vegetables or add BBQ sauce to it for pulled pork sandwiches. I’ve even used it in skillets, bakes, and casseroles. The thing about pulled pork is that it reheats so well and tastes so amazing that you can use it in almost anything. I especially love using it in these delicious fried tacos. I’ll make these for Taco Tuesday or just any time me and my guy are hungry for some fried taco bliss.
Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos
These delicious tacos start with leftover pulled pork. You don’t even have to heat it up! I give my tortillas an initial fry to give them a nicely crisped exterior on both sides. Then I fill them with pulled pork and cheese, fold them in half, and fry them again until they’re golden brown and crispy. Then I serve them with BBQ sauce for dipping. That’s all there is to it! The entire process only takes a few minutes, and when it’s done, I have a plate full of delicious tacos that no one can resist.
Why You’ll Love This Pulled Pork Taco Recipe
- It’s a great way to use leftover pulled pork, and they are super easy to make using only a few ingredients.
- The combination of the smoky pulled pork, the melty cheese, and the crispy tortilla shell makes them irresistible.
- They are small and easy to eat which makes them a delicious snack or appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos Ingredients
You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make this recipe, and every one of them can be found easily at your local grocery store. It’s about as easy as it gets!
- Leftover pulled pork
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Vegetable oil
- Corn tortillas, street taco size
- Barbecue sauce for dipping
How to Make Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos
The easy train just keeps rolling along! Just fry, fill, and fry again. This recipe only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes!
Step 1: Quick Fry the Tortillas
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or frying pan. Then, place the tortillas in hot oil to coat and remove them.
Step 2: Fill
Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of pulled pork and shredded cheese.
Step 3: Fold and Fry
Fold each tortilla in half and fry them in the hot oil until crispy. Transfer the fried tacos to a plate lined with paper towels and continue until all the tacos are fried. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skip coating your tortillas in the hot oil before filling them. It helps get the shells extra crispy and creates a barrier to the moisture from the pulled pork.
- For tacos that are crispy, not soggy, fry in small batches so the oil stays nice and hot.
- A heavy skillet or frying pan is best for frying because it keeps the oil uniformly hot.
Variations
- Add BBQ sauce to your pulled pork to make BBQ pulled pork tacos.
- For a kick of heat, add diced jalapenos to the shredded pork.
- Taco blend and Mexican blend cheese are both excellent for these tacos.
- Add all your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cabbage or lettuce, salsa, red onions, cilantro, and guacamole as topping, if desired.
What to Serve with Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos
Serve these delicious tacos alongside your favorite Mexican dishes like:
- Ranch beans or black beans
- Mexican coleslaw
- Spanish rice
- Mexican rice
- Churros
- Any of your other favorite Mexican dishes and sides.
Recipe FAQ
You can use pulled pork in all kinds of ways. Add it to tacos, pasta bakes, casseroles, and more. Some great ideas include:
Sandwiches
Nachos
Tacos
Fajitas
Quesadillas
Burritos
Tamales
Baked beans
Wrap tortillas in foil and baked for 10 to 15 minutes at 300 degrees until heated through.
Place your pulled pork in a saucepan with a bit of water and heat over medium-low heat until heated through.
The best way to reheat pulled pork is on the stovetop. Place the pork in a saucepan with a bit of water or sauce and heat over medium-low heat until heated through.
Pork shoulder is the ideal cut of pork for making pulled pork. It has an excellent fat content that breaks down while the meat is cooked low and slow to make tender, juicy, fall-apart pulled pork.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Pork Tacos
Refrigerate these tacos for up to 3 days in an airtight container. To reheat them, air fry them at 375 degrees until warmed through and crispy.
Try This Easy Leftover Pulled Pork Taco Recipe Today
These delicious tacos are one of the best ways you’ll ever use up your pulled pork leftovers. All that tender, juicy pork and melty cheese stuffed into a crispy, fried tortilla taco? Oh, yes, they’re amazing. Give these leftover pulled pork tacos a try, and you’ll always look forward to having leftover pulled pork on hand. Your friends and family will, too!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover pulled pork
- 1 – 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 16-18 corn tortillas street taco size
- Barbecue sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a large skillet or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Place tortillas in hot oil to coat and then remove.
- Fill each corn tortilla with a spoonful of pulled pork and shredded cheese.
- Fold in half, place in the hot oil, and fry until crispy.
- Remove and continue frying the remaining tacos and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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