5 ways with pulled pork

Pulled pork: a dish that always feels ridiculously special when it’s served up. You might think something this extraordinary would take loads of time and effort, but with just 10 minutes of work and five hours of love and care (from the oven, not you!), you could be dining on this absolute flavour feast.

Our favourite outrageous pulled pork recipe falls off the bone and is super easy to make. Whether you enjoy it as one big family dinner, or batch it up and freeze the portions to have as midweek-meal time savers, it’s a winner on every front. And you can use it in a whole bunch of different ways.

Save the fat for roasties, the crackling for a naughty snack, and your beautiful portions of pork will take a starring role in these mega recipe ideas. Now, get stuck in!

Pulled pork bap

In a pan, heat up a portion of pork with a splash of water until piping hot and lightly golden, then pile into a bap with a gesture of wholegrain mustard, some cheese-and-onion crisps, a wodge of rocket and a few cornichons or pickles.

Pork noodle cups

In a frying pan, heat up a portion of pork with a splash of water, a little sliced fresh chilli and some peanuts until crisp and piping hot, then toss with red wine vinegar, runny honey, and cooked noodles. Serve in an iceberg lettuce cup with a wedge of lime.

Pork fried rice

In a frying pan, heat up some pork with a splash of water, hoisin sauce, frozen peas and cooked rice until piping hot, then crack and toss in an egg until cooked. Serve sprinkled with sliced spring onion, with a wedge of orange.

Pork & beans

In a frying pan, heat up some pork with a splash of water till crisp and piping hot, then remove. Next, simmer tinned cannellini beans, juice and all, until the liquid has reduced. Serve with fresh soft herbs and finely chopped quick-pickled red onion.

Pork, Benedict-style

In a frying pan, heat up some pork with a splash of water until crisp and piping hot, then fry an egg and wilt some baby spinach alongside. Mix a little English mustard with some crème fraîche, then layer it all into a toasted and buttered English muffin.

Pulled pork pizza

Embellish a Margherita pizza by scattering over some cooked pork, sliced fresh chilli and Tenderstem broccoli (halved lengthways), before cooking according to the packet instructions (or make your own pizza). Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for the perfect finishing touch.

So, there you have it! Never again see pulled pork as a rare treat: maximise your pennies and time by batch-cooking this beauty at the weekend, and enjoy our five tasty pork dishes whenever you fancy. Happy days.

After more ways to make the most out of your meals? Check out our 5 ways with Bolognese.