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BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Instant Pot)

January 9, 2017 by Lindsay 21 Comments

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These BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect for food prep. Make a big batch of pulled pork and sweet potatoes, stuff them ahead of time and reheat to eat for lunch or dinner.

These BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect for food prep. Make a big batch of pulled pork and sweet potatoes, stuff them ahead of time and reheat to eat for lunch or dinner.

 

Hi Friends!

Say hello to our new favorite dish for food prep! I made this last weekend and actually had to whip up a couple more mid-week because hubby ate them all and requested more.

They’re so easy that they’re more of a recipe idea than an actual recipe – ingredient quantities aren’t really that important because you can basically make as many or as few as you’d like.

I used my Instant Pot (surprise surprise) to make the pork. Basically, I do the same think I do in my crockpot, except it’s ready in an hour instead of 8 hours. Have I mentioned you should get an Instant Pot yet? (affiliate link)

These BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect for food prep. Make a big batch of pulled pork and sweet potatoes, stuff them ahead of time and reheat to eat for lunch or dinner.

To cook the pork: I chopped up some onion and garlic and a red pepper and put it in the bottom of the pot. Then I cut a 4-5 pound pork shoulder into 6-8 large pieces and put those in the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and seal the lid. Use the manual button and increase the time to 1 hour. Once it’s done, do a quick release of the steam and shred the pork. Alternatively, you can put all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours.

To cook the sweet potatoes: I put some shallow slices in all sides of mine with a knife and microwave 2 medium sweet potatoes at a time in the microwave for 6-7 minutes. You can also make a big batch in the Instant Pot before or after your pork is done, or roast them in the oven until soft for a little more flavor.

These BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect for food prep. Make a big batch of pulled pork and sweet potatoes, stuff them ahead of time and reheat to eat for lunch or dinner.

Once you have your cooked pork and sweet potatoes, you’re ready to stuff them!

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BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Instant Pot)

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Ingredients

  • pulled pork
  • bbq sauce
  • cheese
  • green onions + avocado, optional for topping
  • cooked sweet potatoes

Instructions

  1. Mix pork and desired amount of bbq sauce in a bowl.
  2. Slice cooked sweet potatoes almost in half lengthwise.
  3. Top with bbq pork and shredded cheese.
  4. Put stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
  5. Top with green onion and avocado if desired.
  6. Serve warm or cold.

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Pretty easy, right? Like I said, you can make as many or as few as you want at a time.

These BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are perfect for food prep. Make a big batch of pulled pork and sweet potatoes, stuff them ahead of time and reheat to eat for lunch or dinner.

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Filed Under: Dinner, Food Prep, Instant Pot, Lunch Tagged With: BBQ sauce, Cheese, Green Onion, Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Agness of Run Agness Run says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:04 AM

    Great recipes! Now I have an idea what to prepare the next time my friends come over! Please more recipes for BBQ

    Reply
  2. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    January 9, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Sounds SO easy!! I feel like everyone is raving about the instant pot right now!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:16 PM

      it’s definitely my new fav!

      Reply
  3. Debi Angilletta says

    January 9, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Thanks for the delicious pork and sweet potato recipe! What do you recommend serving with that?
    Thanks, Debi

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      My hubby usually eats it with some steamfresh veggies!

      Reply
  4. Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Yum, these sound so good!

    Reply
  5. amanda -runtothefinish says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    Ok total newb cooker question, can the instant pot take the place of a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:14 PM

      yep. The instant pot can be a pressure cooker but you can also use it as a crockpot, rice cooker, etc!

      Reply
  6. Sara @sarahaasrdn.com says

    January 9, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    I just love this combo Lindsey! Looks perfect for kids too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:16 PM

      yep! squish was a fan!

      Reply
  7. Digna I Cassens, MHA, RDN, CLT says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    How did you know pulled pork is one of Tony’s and my favorite meals to make? When we do we make a large amount to freeze and have for a few meals. It’s even better that way. I’m glad I’m seeing Instant Pot recipes mentioned, because I bought one a few months ago during the last sale. I’ve used it at least once a week but my skills using it are still quite limited. I’ve been a stove top cook, creating my recipes as I go, and let smell and sight guide me more than anything else. I still have no idea how everything I’ve made in Instant Pot has turned out so well since I can’t figure out the technicalities behind it. Those buttons drive me crazy! As soon as I write it down I’ll share my Kitchen Sink Soup recipe with you – I couldn’t believe it when the veggies weren’t mushy and the barley was cooked to perfection. Even on the stove top it takes me 3 different steps to make sure of this, and yesterday I just dumped them all in at once thinking what the heck, I don’t have the extra time… I’m trying this next time I make pulled pork.

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    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:16 PM

      Sounds great! Glad the soup turned out well!

      Reply
  8. Allie says

    January 9, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    We had this exact meal last night. So good! She so easy.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      it’s definitely a new fav around here!

      Reply
  9. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:26 PM

    Fast homemade pulled pork? Ummm I’m pretty sure I need an Instant Pot!

    Reply
  10. Penny says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    Can I freeze them, and if so, how?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 9, 2017 at 8:55 PM

      you could freeze the pork! Then just thaw and cook the sweet potatoes when you’re ready! I just freeze mine in a tupperware container or ziploc bag.

      Reply
  11. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    January 10, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    I’m so torn, a spiralizer or instant pot? AHHHHHH

    Reply
  12. J L Smith says

    January 20, 2017 at 7:01 AM

    Love my instant pot. This is so simple but looks delicious. Will definitely be trying this soon.

    Reply
  13. Carrie says

    January 25, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Pretty good. I’m not a huge fan of sweet potatoes but we’ve been trying to eat a bit healthier. We enjoyed this recipe. I’ll def make it again. The flavors are good. Don’t scrimp on the green onions- they tye all the flavors together.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 28, 2018 at 9:14 PM

      awesome! glad you liked them!

      Reply

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