Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos
These Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos are loaded with tender, smoky pulled pork, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings. Perfect for game day, parties, or any BBQ occasion!
Ingredients
- 4-5 lb pork shoulder (or pork butt)
- ¼ cup yellow mustard (as a binder)
- ½ cup BBQ dry rub
- ½ cup apple juice (for spritzing)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (optional, for mixing)
- 1 large bag tortilla chips restaurant-style or thick-cut
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños
- ½ cup red onion (diced)
- ½ cup black beans (optional)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream or crema
- ½ cup guacamole or sliced avocado
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F using hickory, apple, or oak wood.
- Rub the pork with yellow mustard as a binder and generously season with BBQ dry rub.
- Place the pork in the smoker and cook for 4-5 hours, spritzing with apple juice every hour. Once it reaches 165°F, wrap it in foil and continue smoking until it hits 195-205°F.
- Let the pork rest for 30 minutes, then shred the meat and mix with BBQ sauce, if desired.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F.
- On a large cast-iron skillet or baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips. Sprinkle half of the cheese and pulled pork evenly over the chips. Repeat with a second layer of chips, cheese, and pork.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Top with pickled jalapeños, red onions, diced tomatoes, black beans (if using), cilantro, and drizzle with BBQ sauce. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or sliced avocado on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
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