A big piece of pork, like a pork shoulder, Boston butt, or picnic roast, tastes great when made into pulled pork. You should have a lot of meat left over because these cuts are usually big. That’s a good thing! Instead of making the same dinner again, try these creative ways to use your leftovers!
There are a lot of recipes here that will use up your leftover pork, whether you mixed it with barbecue sauce (like my favorite Carolina Gold sauce recipe!), cooked it carnitas-style, or left it plain to make it more flexible.
My favorite way to make pulled pork is with this easy pulled pork recipe without bbq sauce. You can set this up in the morning, forget about it, and shred it later. You’ll have a tasty meal and those much-wanted leftovers! Plus, since it doesn’t have sauce, you can use it in any of the recipes below.
As a busy mom who loves to cook, I’m always looking for ways to reinvent leftovers into new dishes. Boston butt pork roast is a succulent, flavorful cut of meat, but inevitably there are leftovers after dinner. Rather than serving the same pork roast two nights in a row, I get creative with the extras!
In this article, I’ll share my top 20 favorite ways to use leftover Boston butt pork roast From tacos and pot pies to soups, sandwiches and more, there are so many delicious options I’ve experimented with different cooking methods and global flavors to give leftover pork roast exciting new life.
Keep reading for tasty recipes to transform leftover Boston butt into crave-worthy meals the whole family will love. With just a little creativity, you can save money, reduce food waste and enjoy reinvented leftovers again and again. Let’s get cooking!
1. Pulled Pork Sandwiches
The classic! Shred leftover pork roast and pile high on buns for amazing pulled pork sandwiches Add bbq sauce, coleslaw, pickles and other desired toppings
2. Pork Roast Breakfast Burritos
Chop pork roast and sauté with eggs, cheese, peppers and onions Add salsa and roll up in a warm tortilla for a hearty breakfast burrito
3. Pork Pot Pie
Combine diced pork with veggies and gravy in a pie crust. Top with second crust and bake until golden and bubbly. Comfort food at its finest!
4. Carnitas Street Tacos
Transform leftover pork into carnitas by chopping and crisping it in oil with Mexican spices. Stuff in corn tortillas for an easy Taco Tuesday win.
5. Pork Fried Rice
Stir-fry diced pork roast with rice, soy sauce, peas, carrots, eggs and other vegetables for a quick and easy fried rice.
6. BBQ Pork Pizza
Shred leftover pork and pile onto fresh pizza dough with bbq sauce, red onion and cheese. Delicious homemade pizza in minutes!
7. Pork Roast Noodle Soup
Simmer pork pieces, vegetables and seasonings in broth, then fill bowls with noodles. The pork adds heartiness and flavor.
8. Greek Pork Gyros
Sauté shredded pork with Greek seasonings, stuff into warm pitas with tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion and feta. Zesty Mediterranean flavors!
9. Pork Roast Salad
Chop pork roast and toss with greens, chopped apple, candied nuts, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette for a satisfying main dish salad.
10. Pork Roast Enchiladas
Stuff corn tortillas with shredded pork, enchilada sauce, onions, cilantro and cheese. Bake until hot and melted for amazing leftovers.
11. BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Potatoes
Bake potatoes, then split and stuff with pulled pork roast, bbq sauce, cheese, scallions and bacon. Easy yet exciting!
12. Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches
Layer sliced pork roast, pickled veggies, cucumber, cilantro and Sriracha mayo on crusty French bread for a Vietnamese-inspired sandwich.
13. Pork Chili
Chop pork roast and simmer in tomato sauce with beans and spices for an easy stovetop chili. Garnish with cheddar, sour cream and chives.
14. Pork Tortilla Soup
Shred leftover pork and simmer in vegetable broth with diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and lime juice for a zesty Mexican soup.
15. Pork Loco Moco
A Hawaiian spin on leftovers! Make pork patties and serve over rice with fried eggs and gravy for a unique, comforting meal.
16. Pork Roast Fried Cauliflower Rice
For a low-carb option, stir-fry diced pork roast with riced cauliflower, soy sauce and veggies. Satisfying and lighter.
17. Pork Roast Casserole
Mix chopped pork roast with rice, broth, cheese and veggies. Bake until heated through for an easy one-pan casserole dish.
18. Pork Banh Xeo Crepes
Fill Vietnamese crepes with pork, bean sprouts, onions and herbs. Dip in nuoc cham sauce for an impressive leftover meal.
19. Pork Roast Egg Rolls
Shred pork roast and stuff into egg roll wrappers with shredded veggies. Fry until crispy for handheld snacks or appetizers.
20. Italian Pork Pasta Salad
Toss diced pork roast with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a tasty portable meal.
I hope these creative recipes have inspired you to see leftover Boston butt pork roast as an opportunity, not a chore! With a little ingenuity, the possibilities are endless for giving leftovers new life. Get cooking!
Low Carb Pulled Pork Recipes
Don’t want the carbs that come with nachos, pizza, or tortillas? Try one of these great low-carb pulled pork dinner recipes instead!
4 Pulled Pork Breakfast Skillet
Smoked pulled pork, sweet potatoes, black beans, peppers, avocados, and sunny side up eggs are all mixed together in this tasty breakfast skillet. It’s a complete and hearty morning meal in a cast iron pan!.
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