Pulled Pork Loaded Fries
These Pulled Pork Fries are loaded with all your BBQ favorites, but there’s a twist! My recipe uses sweet potato fries for an irresistible sweet, savory, and saucy combination that’s impossible to resist. Top it all with your favorite BBQ sauce, melty cheese, plus a scoop of creamy coleslaw. Whether it’s a fun family dinner or the ultimate game day snack, this easy recipe takes your pulled pork to the next level.
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: Oven
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Dairy-free option
- Skill Level: Easy
These Pulled Pork Fries are Epic!
My husband has dreams of being a pit master. From flank steak to filet mignon, that man can grill with the best of them. And now he is on to mastering the art of low and slow barbecue. The thing with smoking meat is that the cuts you put on the smoker are big. While we sometimes have company when he makes pulled pork, if it’s just the four of us, we have a lot of leftovers. And I love coming up with ways to transform them into something amazing.
But you don’t need leftover ‘cue to make fully-loaded Pulled Pork Fries. Fire up the crockpot for some Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork, order extra fromyou favorite local BBQ restaurant, or check out all of the options you can even get right in the grocery store. Then give this dish a try – it might just be my new favorite way to eat barbecue! And possibly my entire family’s too, because there’s rarely a morsel of meat or a lick of sauce left in that skillet when we ware done with it. Here’s why you’ll love it too…
- A barbecue feast in one pan. Crispy, delicious, sweet fries, rich, savory, and succulent barbecue pulled pork, your favorite sauce, and gooey cheese all perfectly balanced by some cool and crisp slaw. These also make amazing party food and are perfect for game day snacking.
- Versatile. Use regular fries, swap the pork for chicken, try different cheeses or extra toppings. You can make this one recipe a million different ways!
- Naturally gluten free. As long as you check your ingredients labels, you don’t have to substitute any ingredients to make this a gluten free dish that the gluten-eaters will love too. It’s one meal for the entire family!
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s an overview of what you’ll need to make these pulled pork fries. I’ve got lots of ideas for you to make everything from scratch or use some shortcuts. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and step-by-step instructions.
- Sweet Potato Fries. In the recipe below, I include how to make them in the oven with sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also cook them in your air fryer, or use a bag of frozen sweet potato fries or even regular French fries that you’ve prepared according to the package instructions.
- BBQ Pulled Pork. Set aside some pulled pork that you’ve made on a smoker, in your slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. You can even use leftovers from a restaurant or buy packaged meat like the Curly’s brand. If your meat is already saucy, like the ones I just linked, then use it as-is. But for unsauced meat or leftover Slow Cooker Peruvian Pulled Pork, you’ll toss it in your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Shredded Cheese. I like to use a combination of cheddar for the sharp flavor and Monterey Jack for melty goodness. But you can use your favorite. Try pepper Jack for a little extra spice. Leave it off or use vegan cheese if you need a dairy free option.
- Coleslaw. Grab a container from the grocery store or make a batch of classic coleslaw. You can also change up the flavors a bit with Apple Coleslaw or Mustard Coleslaw.
Quick Tips
- Choose your pan. As you can see in the photos, I like to load everything up in a cast iron skillet, but if you want fewer dishes, after you bake your fries, just pile them up right on the same baking sheet before you add the toppings.
- Save a bowl. These handheld paddle graters are great for shredding the cheese right over the top. I use mine all the time.
- Try more toppings. You can really get creative with this dish by adding some chopped onion, sliced jalapeno, minced cilantro, or even a drizzle of Jalapeno Ranch Dressing or BBQ Ranch Dressing.
- Use chicken instead. Maybe you aren’t a pork person. It’s great with Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken too!
- Make your own sauce. Bottled sauce is always good, but you can also try making homemade Honey BBQ Sauce or Bourbon BBQ Sauce. It’s easy and extra tasty!
- Store and reheat leftovers. You can keep any extra Pulled Pork Fries in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Remove any coleslaw before rehating. They can be heated up in the microwave, but if you want to restore a little of the crispness to the dish, I recommend using the oven or air fryer. It’ll need 5-10 minutes at 400°F.
Make it a Meal
This is pretty much a meal on its own, but you can also pair your favorite BBQ sides or add some veggies to your Pulled Pork Fries. Here are some serving suggaestions.
- Don’t forget beans. A classic combination is to make my Semi-Homemade Baked Beans or freshen things up with Three Bean Salad.
- Try cozy sides. Everyone loves creamy Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese and a nice hunk of Gluten Free Apple Butter Corn Bread.
- Serve a salad. Make it in the fall with Harvest Salad or in the summer, try a fresh Strawberry Mango Avocado Salad.
- Pair with veggies. Some smoky Bacon Green Beans are perfect, and Air Fryer Zucchini is so simple.
- Have a drink. Sip on a Grapefruit Margarita or Pina Colada Mule, which also has a mocktail version.
More Mouthwatering BBQ Recipes
- BBQ Chicken Tostadas
- BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Legs
- Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos from Barefeet in the Kitchen
- Pulled Pork Huevos Rancheros from Foodie with Family
BBQ Pulled Pork Fries
Ingredients
For the Baked Sweet Potato Fries (see Note)
- 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into about 1/2 in. wide and 2-3 in. long (see Note 1)
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil plus more for the pans
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
For the Loaded Fries
- 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) sauceless pulled pork, homemade or a brand such as Curly's (see Note 2)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 oz. (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup coleslaw
Instructions
For the Baked Sweet Potato Fries:
- Preheat oven to 450°F, and coat a baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Cut 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes into about 1/2 in. wide and 2-3 in. long pieces.Add them to a bowl, drizzle with 2 Tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Toss to coat, and lay on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, flip the fries, and bake for about another 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
For the Loaded Fries:
- While the fries are baking, prepare 12 oz (1 1/2 cups) sauceless pulled pork, according to the package directions, or warm leftover pulled pork on the stove or in the microwave until heated through. Add 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and toss to coat.
- Pile the baked fries onto a baking sheet or into a skillet that has been lightly coated with oil, top with the pulled pork,4 oz. (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese and 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 450°F for another 5-7 minutes or broil 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with 1 cup coleslaw before serving.
Notes
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This is everything good in one dish. I absolutely love the pulled pork with sweet potatoes!