Description
Succulent pulled pork jacket potatoes bring southern comfort to your dinner table, combining slow-cooked tender meat with crispy potato skins. Hearty ingredients and simple preparation make this crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family gatherings or casual weekend meals you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 cups pulled pork
- 2 ounces (56 grams) shredded cheese
Primary Base:
- 4 baking potatoes
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
Optional Garnishes:
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 scallions
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and scrub russet potatoes thoroughly, patting them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Pierce potatoes multiple times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking, then rub with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake for approximately 60-75 minutes until skin is crispy and interior feels tender when pierced with a knife.
- While potatoes roast, warm pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat, stirring in BBQ sauce until evenly coated and heated through.
- Remove potatoes from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to prevent burning when handling.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each potato lengthwise and gently press sides to create a fluffy interior.
- Add a pat of butter into each potato, allowing it to melt and distribute throughout the soft flesh.
- Generously layer warm pulled pork over the butter-coated potato interior.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the hot pork, letting residual heat slightly melt the cheese.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sour cream, and additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while potatoes remain crisp and pork stays warm.
Notes
- Crisp potato skin matters, so rub with olive oil and salt before baking for extra crunch and flavor.
- Consider using low-sugar BBQ sauce for a healthier version or make homemade sauce to control ingredients.
- Swap pulled pork with pulled jackfruit for a vegetarian alternative that mimics the texture and protein content.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, or pepper jack to elevate the dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg