Pulled Pork Bowls

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Say goodbye to wasted leftovers!

Layered with rice, beans, coleslaw, and avocados, these hearty Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls offer the perfect way to transform leftover pork into a satisfying meal.

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I love to make pulled pork, but there is always so much leftover. Here you’ll find a great way to use the pork in a burrito bowl or try these easy pulled pork flatbread pizzas.

Why you will love this pulled pork dinner

Minimizes food waste: No food should go to waste. Use leftover pulled pork in this pulled pork meal your family will love.

Allows for personalization: This pork bowl works well no matter what fresh vegetables you add. Go crazy and add your favorite toppings.

Meal prep friendly: Pulled pork meal prep makes these bowls a quick option if you are looking for easy meals for busy weeknights.

Healthy: This healthy pulled pork recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients and protein, good fats, and fiber. A power bowl meal you can feel good about serving.

Simple Ingredients

See the recipe card below for ingredient portions.

• Leftover Pulled Pork – Any leftover pulled pork is great for these burrito bowls.
• Cooked Rice – White or brown rice is a good base for these bowls. For a low-carb bowl, substitute cauliflower rice.
• Black beans – A great option for adding extra protein. You can substitute with pinto beans if you don’t have black beans.
• Sweet Corn – Fresh, frozen, or canned corn are good options.
• Avocado: Chopped avocados add flavor and texture, or you can top the bowl with this creamy avocado sauce.
• Slaw – Pick up a bag of premade coleslaw at the grocery store or shred a head of cabbage.
• Red Bell Pepper – Sliced red bell peppers add some crunch and a pop of color.
• Monterrey Jack Cheese – What’s a burrito bowl without cheese? Use Monterrey Jack, pepper jack, cheddar cheese, or even some queso fresco, which would taste great.
• Cilantro and Lime Wedges: Add more flavor to the bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

For the Sauce

• Ranch Dressing: Any ranch dressing is fine; low fat works well, too.
• BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce or this homemade version.

How to make BBQ bowls

Step 1: Combine ranch dressing and BBQ sauce in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2: Heat the drained black beans, corn, leftover pork, and rice either on the stovetop or in the microwave. Assemble the bowls; divide rice amongst serving bowls, and top with pork, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, slaw mix, avocado, and cheese.

Step 3: Serve the BBQ bowls with BBQ Ranch dressing and garnish with cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Kitchen tools to make pulled pork rice bowls

Instant pot pulled pork recipe

Look no further for the ultimate pulled pork recipe! This recipe delivers fork-tender, juicy, and full-flavored pulled pork that can be used in several of your favorite recipes.

Make BBQ pork sandwiches the first night, burrito bowls the next, and don’t forget pulled pork is delicious on pizza!

FAQs

More meals with pulled pork

Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Load fresh buns with heated pulled pork, add your favorite barbecue sauce and coleslaw, and enjoy a classic pulled pork sandwich. So good!

Pulled Pork Tacos: Use the pulled pork as a filling for soft or crispy tacos. Top with salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and a squeeze of lime for a flavorful meal.

Pulled Pork Nachos: Layer tortilla chips with reheated pulled pork, cheese, jalapenos, black beans, and any other toppings you love. Bake until the cheese is melted, then serve with sour cream and salsa.

Pulled Pork Quesadillas: Fill flour tortillas with pulled pork, cheese, and any desired extras like sautéed onions or peppers. Cook in a skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides, then slice and serve with salsa and sour cream.

How to store pulled pork rice bowls

The pork rice bowl can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. It is best to store the bowls without the BBQ sauce so they don’t get too soggy. Leftover BBQ sauce can be kept in a jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Pulled Pork burrito bowl tips

• Make a double batch of pulled pork in your slow cooker or instant pot.
• Pick up the avocados a few days before preparing the bowls, as they may take a few days to ripen.
• For a little kick, top the bowls with a touch of hot sauce or sriracha, or sprinkle the meat with chili powder.
• Sprinkle the bowls with green onions, chopped red onions, cherry tomatoes, or any fresh veggies you have on hand. 
• If you’ve run out of limes, you can always use lemon wedges and squeeze lemon juice on top of the pork. 

More recipes with pulled pork

If you are looking for other ways to use up your pulled pork, try Pulled Pork Burritos or one of these 36 ways to use leftover pulled pork.

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