Name: Pulled Pork Nachos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups pulled pork (warm); ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 16 oz sturdy tortilla chips; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (drained); ½ cup pickled jalapeños; ½ cup diced red onion; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup sliced green onions; Fresh cilantro; Coleslaw (optional); Pickled red onions (optional)

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Pulled Pork Nachos

Smoky, tender pulled pork piled high over crispy chips with tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese. The ultimate tailgate nacho — messy, cheesy, and completely irresistible.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Serves 8

Snack·American·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Pulled pork

3 cups pulled pork (warm)
½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
1 tsp smoked paprika

Step 2 — Nachos

16 oz sturdy tortilla chips
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans (drained)
½ cup pickled jalapeños
½ cup diced red onion

Step 3 — Toppings

½ cup sour cream
¼ cup sliced green onions
Fresh cilantro
Coleslaw (optional)
Pickled red onions (optional)

Instructions

1
Warm the pork
Toss pulled pork with BBQ sauce and smoked paprika in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 3–4 minutes until heated through and lightly caramelized.
2
Layer and bake
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chips on two large baking sheets. Top with cheese, beans, pork, onion, and jalapeños. Bake 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges of chips are golden.
3
Finish and serve
Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sour cream. Top with green onions and cilantro. Add a scoop of coleslaw on the side if you like that sweet-crunchy contrast.

Nutrition per serving: 560 cal · 30g protein · 42g carbs · 30g fat · 5g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.