Pulled Pork Nachos Supreme with Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips
Perfect for game day snacking or nacho night with your family these pulled pork nachos are packed with protein for a delicious finger food meal.
Cut: Tenderloin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
1 bag corn tortilla chips
2-3 cups (500-750 mL) leftover pulled pork, warmed
6 oz (170 g) shredded cheese
1 (14 oz / 398 mL) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, for medium to hot heat level
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced green onion
Sour cream
Salsa
Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips:
6-8 slices thick cut bacon
1/4 cup (60 mL) light brown sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) Tex-Mex seasoning
2 tsp (10 mL) water
Directions
For the nachos:
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
To build nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Top with half of the pulled pork and about one-third of the cheese. Repeat.
Top with beans, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato and green onion. Sprinkle with Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips (recipe below).
Add remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
For the bacon chips:
Preheat oven to 375˚F (190 ˚C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set rack on top. Lay 6-8 slices bacon on rack in a single layer. Bake until bacon starts to crisp, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix brown sugar with Tex-Mex seasoning and water. Turn bacon and brush with spice mixture. Continue baking until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Tear into bite-size pieces. Use as a topping or garnish on any dish that may benefit from a hit of meat candy.
Nutritional Analysis
YIELD:
4-6 servings
SERVING SIZE:
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) per serving
| Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 730 |
| Total Fat | 26 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 86 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugars | 30 g |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Sodium | 1590 mg |
| Potassium | 837 mg |
Source: Manitoba Pork