Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

Level up your baked potato game with this mouthwatering combination - Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes! Try this delicious meal and impress your family with these loaded potatoes.

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What is a loaded baked potato?

A loaded baked potato is exactly what it sounds like - a baked potato with all the fixings and toppings you can imagine. A plain baked potato is both filling and delicious, but loading it up with tons of toppings can up the health and nutrition factor as well. 

There are classic baked potato toppings like butter, cheese, and green onions. But with loaded baked potatoes, imagine cooking with toppings that add protein. This will transform a mere side dish to a standalone main course in no time. 

Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

These Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes is the creative pork recipe of your dreams! With tons of delicious barbecue pulled pork, filling toppings, and soft, melt-in-your mouth potato, this recipe is sure to be a winner for the whole family.  

Enjoy this dish all year round! This cozy family dinner will keep you warm during the winter months and is the best compliment for a cookout or barbecue in the spring and summer. 

Loaded baked potatoes would be a great dish to bring to a potluck or game watch party. A great way to serve up these loaded baked potatoes is to cook the potatoes and then set up a toppings bar. Make it a family affair and everyone can make their own potato and put their own spin on things. 

Pulled pork loaded baked potatoes ingredients

Gather these ingredients to make this delicious easy recipe: 

• large russet potatoes
• bbq pulled pork
• bbq sauce
• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• green onions
• jalapenos
• bacon pieces
• olive oil
• salt

You'll also need to get the ingredients from this recipe to make the BBQ pulled pork. 

How to make pulled pork loaded baked potatoes

Follow these simple instructions before making the pulled pork loaded baked potatoes. You'll need to make the BBQ pulled pork in advance. 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash and dry the potatoes. Use fork to poke holes all over the potatoes.
• Use your hands to rub olive oil on the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake the potatoes for 1 hour, until tender (you can test with a fork).
• Slice the potatoes open and layer with toppings.
• Add pulled pork, cheese, dollop of sour cream, bacon, green onions, a drizzle of barbecue sauce, and whatever else you want.
• Makes 6 servings.
• Enjoy!

Pulled pork loaded baked potato substitution ideas

​Here are a few substitution ideas to explore for this yummy recipe: 

• Potatoes: Try sweet potatoes in place of russet potatoes if you'd like! 
• Shredded cheese: Cheddar cheese is my first choice, but any shredded cheese here could work. 
• Sour cream: Instead of sour cream, try Greek yogurt for an extra kick of protein. 
• Toppings: The toppings options for this dish are endless, and that is on of the reasons I love it so much. Shredded cheese, green onions, bacon bits, extra barbecue sauce, sour cream, hot sauce, cole slaw, whatever your heart desires! 

How long does a baked potato last in the fridge?

The weeknight meal will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. This makes it a great choice for a meal prepped dinner all week. 

Keep the pulled pork separate from the baked potatoes until ready to serve. Make sure you store both the pork and potatoes in airtight containers. 

With any leftover pulled pork you have, make some pork sandwiches or pork sliders. This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy pork. 

What goes well with a pulled pork loaded baked potato

One of my favorite ways to enjoy these loaded baked potatoes is with a side of fresh fruit and a side of fresh vegetables. The potato has plenty of protein, so no need to add anything extra in that regard. 

Of course, we cannot forget the toppings! Add as many as you like. Comment on this post with your favorite barbecue baked potato toppings. 

How healthy are pulled pork loaded baked potatoes?

As always, healthy is a relative term. It is relative to you, your health goals, and your body. Let's take a look at the different ingredients and see what they do for your body. 

A pork shoulder has over 30 grams of protein. A russet potato has over ⅔ of your daily value of Vitamin C, as well as ⅓ of your daily B6 vitamin. It is helpful to break down recipes by their ingredients to see what all you really are consuming and to decide if this recipe will benefit you and you health goals. 

What is the best thing to put on pulled pork?

There are so many different ways to dress up pulled pork. I love coleslaw on a pulled pork sandwich. Red onions and dill pickles are also classic pulled pork toppings.

For this recipe, I recommend more classic baked potato toppings with a twist of barbecue toppings. Sour cream (or Greek yogurt), green onions, barbecue sauce - it's a fusion of the classic with the barbecue.  

Is it better to wrap baked potatoes in foil or not?

The best way to cook baked potatoes is without foil. If you wrap the potatoes in foil. it can trap steam and moisture, making the potato soggy. 

Cook your baked potatoes with no foil in the oven for the crispy skin and soft, delicious potato. You can also place the potatoes directly on the oven rack if you'd prefer.m

How long do you cook pulled pork in the oven?

Depending on the cut of meat and how much there is, it can take around 2-4 hours to properly cook pulled pork in the oven. You can also cook pulled pork in a slow cooker. 

At what temperature should I bake potatoes?

This recipe calls for you to bake the potatoes in an oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Other delicious pork recipes

Try out these other scrumptious recipes using pork here at Jordo's World:

• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
• Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork