When you have kids, you undoubtedly have a crazy schedule. I remember thinking we were so busy when my older kids were small and we were on going on playdates, trips to the library and hitting up all the different playgrounds. But that was nothing compared to managing their sports schedules, school band lessons and concerts and homework. Not to mention taking a potty training toddler to all these events! So the idea of making a meal once and eating it twice is one I fully embrace. These Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite meals!
In the June Preserves monthly newsletter, I’m sharing my Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe. (Head over to the side bar and sign up!) It’s simple and healthy and the slow cooker is a lifesaver when you’re busy. I throw in the pork roast, a flavorful blend of spices and at the end of the day the meat is so tender you can shred it with two forks… it’s amazing!
On the first day we eat pulled pork sandwiches and I usually make some coleslaw and french fries to go along with it. It’s an awesome meal that I can have on the table in about 15 minutes.
But where this really gets good, is a day or two later when I make the Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes. A lot of times I actually make this as one of my Mom-Only meals! It’s so easy and filling and healthy…a complete win in my book.
I just scrub a sweet potato and pop it in the microwave to cook, about 5 minutes. (My microwave has a baked potato button.) Then I slice the potato in half lengthwise, and mash it a little with a fork. Then I warm up about a 3/4 of a cup of pulled pork and place it on top of the potato. I add about a cup of my favorite Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw and top it off with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. That’s it!
Give this meal a try…you won’t regret it!
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 3/4 c. pulled pork
- 1/2 – 1 c. Sweet Vinegar coleslaw (recipe below)
- 1 T. plain Greek yogurt
- For the Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw
- 1 bag of coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 c. apple cider vinegar
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- Scrub a sweet potato, pierce a few times with a fork, and cook in microwave, about 5 minutes. (My microwave has a baked potato button.)
- Then slice the potato in half lengthwise, and mash the inside a little with a fork.
- Warm up the pulled pork in microwave, about 30 seconds, and place it on top of the potato.
- Layer the coleslaw on top and finish with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
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- Place vinegar, oil, sugar and spices in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.
- Place cabbage mix in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top, cover and refrigerate at least one hour, or overnight.
These look so good, and much healthier than a standard sandwich! I love sweet potatoes and pulled pork, but combining them is genius! Thanks for sharing!
Emma | http://www.creativexplorations.com
This looks absolutely incredible! I love the idea of pulled pork on the baked potato, and a sweet potato sounds like it would be such a great pair! the coleslaw mix sounds perfect for it too! thanks for sharing, I pinned!
get in my belly!
These look sooo yummy I can’t wait to try!
I love this! I love pulled pork, but I’m gluten free so sandwiches are out of the question. This would be delicious!
Mmmmmh that looks so yummy!!! Have to try this one.
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I am not a huge pork fan but these look amazing!!!
This looks so good and healthy too! What a combo. I love sweet potato recipes!
Looks amazing! I love sweet potatoes and pulled pork with fresh coleslaw are such great summer foods.
Nellwyn | http://www.thecardinalpress.com
These look delicious! I’ll have to serve a deconstructed version to my picky water!
This sounds amazing!
I love stuffed baked potatoes of any kind but you’ve kicked it up a notch with the sweet potato. This are going on our menu for next week!
Pulled pork is my favorite! I love how this recipe is so easy to make and healthy, too! I’m all about making a meal one and eating it twice. It just makes sense that way. And this recipe shows it doesn’t have to be boring, either! 🙂 Thanks for sharing
I absolutely love pulled pork and sweet potatoes!! I never thought of putting them together! I will ever making these asap!!
You had me at Pulled Pork! This looks SO yummy! Thanks for sharing.