Baked potatoes are peak comfort food – especially when they’re fully loaded with gooey cheese, cool sour cream, and smoky pulled pork from The Butcher Shop. Perfectly seasoned and cooked low and slow, TBS pulled pork turns a simple baked potato into a restaurant-worthy dish with almost no extra effort on your part. Elevate your weeknight dinner or weekend game-day spread with warm, hearty, customizable pulled pork baked potatoes.
Recipe for Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes (about 8–10 oz each)
- 2 cups TBS pulled pork (any flavor)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ tbsp per potato)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: pickled jalapeños, crispy bacon bits
Directions:
1. Bake the Potatoes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce each one several times with a fork. Rub each potato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place directly on the oven rack (with a baking sheet underneath) and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the skins are crisp and the potatoes are fork-tender.
2. Warm the Pulled Pork
In a medium saucepan or skillet, heat the 2 cups of pulled pork over medium heat. Stir in ½ cup of BBQ sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of broth or water if it seems dry.
3. Assemble the Potatoes
Cut a lengthwise slit in each baked potato and gently fluff the inside with a fork. Add ½ tablespoon of butter into each potato. Divide the pulled pork evenly among the four potatoes. Sprinkle each potato with ¼ cup of shredded cheese and let it melt into the hot filling.
4. Finish and Serve
Top with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired and add any optional toppings like jalapeños or bacon.
Tips & Variations
- Take a shortcut: Microwave the potato for 10-12 minutes (turning halfway), then crisp them in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.
- Try a Tex-Mex twist: Swap the cheddar for pepper jack and add jalapeños and Pico de Gallo.
- Serve BBQ platter style: Serve the potatoes with coleslaw on top or on the side for crunch and tang.
Build the Ultimate Baked Potato at The Butcher Shop
Pulled pork baked potatoes are a simple way to turn a classic comfort food into something special. With the help of pulled pork from The Butcher Shop, you can create a hearty, satisfying meal in under an hour – and feel good about it! Our pulled pork (like all our meats) is 100% natural and non-GMO. We cook it low and slow for 18 hours for a tender masterpiece that’s full of flavor – and only $5.99 per pound. We also carry farm-fresh produce, freshly baked loaves of bread, and high-quality pantry essentials so you can feel good about what you’re feeding your family. Stop by today or call ahead to pre-order your ingredients.