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)
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.
Once you have your cooked pork and sweet potatoes, you’re ready to stuff them!
PrintBBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- pulled pork
- bbq sauce
- cheese
- green onions + avocado, optional for topping
- cooked sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Mix pork and desired amount of bbq sauce in a bowl.
- Slice cooked sweet potatoes almost in half lengthwise.
- Top with bbq pork and shredded cheese.
- Put stuffed potatoes on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Top with green onion and avocado if desired.
- Serve warm or cold.
Pretty easy, right? Like I said, you can make as many or as few as you want at a time.
Great recipes! Now I have an idea what to prepare the next time my friends come over! Please more recipes for BBQ
Sounds SO easy!! I feel like everyone is raving about the instant pot right now!
it’s definitely my new fav!
Thanks for the delicious pork and sweet potato recipe! What do you recommend serving with that?
Thanks, Debi
My hubby usually eats it with some steamfresh veggies!
Yum, these sound so good!
Ok total newb cooker question, can the instant pot take the place of a slow cooker?
yep. The instant pot can be a pressure cooker but you can also use it as a crockpot, rice cooker, etc!
I just love this combo Lindsey! Looks perfect for kids too!
yep! squish was a fan!
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.
Sounds great! Glad the soup turned out well!
We had this exact meal last night. So good! She so easy.
it’s definitely a new fav around here!
Fast homemade pulled pork? Ummm I’m pretty sure I need an Instant Pot!
Can I freeze them, and if so, how?
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.
I’m so torn, a spiralizer or instant pot? AHHHHHH
Love my instant pot. This is so simple but looks delicious. Will definitely be trying this soon.
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.
awesome! glad you liked them!