This one pan BBQ pulled pork and rice skillet supper is a flavorful way to turn leftover pulled pork into a whole new meal. The best part is that you will have very few dirty dishes after making a meal your whole family will love.
This one pan dinner is a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. The rice soaks up so much flavor as it cooks and there are almost no dirty dishes.
This recipe gets dinner on the table quickly and is a delicious way to feed your family.
Have you figured out by now we are pork people? I know I have gone over my love of pulled pork many times. I love how easy and versatile it is.
What I love even more is playing with the leftovers. I have turned them in enchiladas, Brunswick stew, even enchiladas in a delightful creamy cheese sauce. All of which are delicious.
But sometimes you just don’t want the hassle of a bunch of dishes, yet you are just not in the mood for another pulled pork sandwich. What’s a person to do?
I have the solution. It just takes one skillet, a few pantry ingredients and some leftover pork.
It combines some Tex-Mex Flavors with BBQ for another Mexi-Q dish that is sure to be a hit. The best part is that it comes together quickly and the cleanup is just as quick.
The only thing I love more than a good pulled pork recipe is a quick and easy dinner recipe. You know, the kind that you can start when you get home from work and still have dinner on the table before your family chases you down like a pack of hungry wolves! This is definitely one of those.
Other than a little chopping and stirring, there is very little effort required. When you put that skillet full of goodness down on the table and they smell the BBQ and see the golden melty cheese, everyone’s appetites will be ready to scarf it down!
What are your favorite weeknight meals? Do you have fun ways to use pulled pork leftovers?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do you serve with this pulled pork and rice skillet meal?
We usually eat this as the whole meal. However, it would be great served with a green salad or coleslaw.
What do I do if I don’t have leftover pulled pork?
You can buy tubs of pulled pork at most grocery stores. Or cook a pork shoulder and pull it just for the leftovers!
If you have some leftover bbq pork steak, you can chop them up and toss them in. They would work great!
Of course you can also use leftover chicken. Either some grilled chicken, or just cook up some chicken breasts in the instant pot if you’d like. Then chop or pull them and toss them in this recipe instead of using pork.
In short, do whatever you need to do to get this dinner on the table! It is a flavorful meal that is sure to get gobbled up.
BBQ Pulled Pork and Rice Skillet Supper
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup bell pepper diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ cups pulled pork
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- green onions or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion, ¾ cup bell pepper and 2 teaspoon garlic powder and cook until they start to soften. Season with a pinch of salt and some black pepper
- Add the 1½ cups pulled pork and 1 cup rice to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is lightly toasted.
- Stir in 2 cups water, bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes. Add a little more water if necessary to keep it from drying out.
- Once rice is al dente, stir in 15 oz. can black beans, 1 cup corn kernels, 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, and ¾ cup BBQ sauce.
- Top with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and cook until cheese begins to melt.
- If you'd like (and you have an oven safe skillet), broil until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
- Garnish as desired. A few ideas include green onions, cilantro, hot sauce, diced tomatoes, and/or lime wedges.
Notes
- I usually use defrosted frozen corn, but you can use drained canned corn or fresh corn if you prefer.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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We make pulled pork a lot and I love this idea for using up and stretching the leftovers for another meal. Thanks.
Thank you! It is a great way to turn that little bit that's left into a whole new meal and without much fuss!
You know I love that you are pork people!!I almost forgot about this perfect use of pulled pork for another scrumptious meal!! Have a GREAT day!
We seem to always have some around! Thank you!
This has my mouth watering! Because I'm keto, I would definitely make this with Cauliflower rice!
I am going to do that myself next time. That sounds delicious!
Can I use Cauliflower rice???
I think that would be amazing!
Hi Carlee, great recipe! Do you think I could freeze this beforehand? Want to take it camping but the weekend is a few days away.
I can't see why not and then just heat it back up when it's time to eat? I'd keep the rice a little al dente so it doesn't blow out when you warm it back up. But I think this would be a great camp meal!
This will be perfect for tonight. We love pork too and I love only having one pan to clean up. Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!
This sounds perfect for dinner to night. I love when you only have one pan to clean up. Thanks for sharing!
=) I hope you enjoyed it!
Yum! My husband and I love this recipe. Plus I love that it’s a one skillet dish!
It is always nice to only have one pan to clean! Thank you!
Genius Carlee!!! I'll be trying this one!
Mollie
Thank you, I hope you love it!
Hi Carlee and congratulations! Your One Pan BBQ Pulled Pork and Rice Skillet Supper is one of my #FavoritePosts from last week's Creative Muster! So, it will be featured tomorrow night and it's been pinned and tweeted for my followers to enjoy too! Hope to see you at 6pm EST to party with us again! ~Heather
Thank you so much!