Pulled Pork Enchiladas

These Pulled Pork Enchiladas are a flavorful, family-friendly dinner made with tender shredded pork, zesty enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese. They’re an easy way to use leftover pulled pork for a hearty, restaurant-quality meal at home.

I needed a new way to mix it up with my leftover pulled pork and these amazing Pulled Pork Enchiladas happened. Corn or flour tortillas filled with pulled pork, stuffed with cheese and doused in red enchilada sauce, it doesn’t get any better. This is a super tasty and easy meal!

I always pick a large pork butt to smoke just so I’m conveniently left with some pulled pork to stick in the freezer. I divide it out into portions of about 2 cups and freeze it. Then it’s nice and handy to pull out of the freezer and use in meals like this enchilada recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• If your family is like mine, leftovers get an eyeroll but no one will be the wiser that you are repurposing last night’s pulled pork. Pulled pork enchiladas are a great way to reduce waste.. and complaints!
• Our pork enchiladas recipe is kid-friendly. The steps are easy enough for little hands to help with and kids are always eager to eat meals they’ve helped with – that’s a win!
• Pulled pork enchiladas are a tasty twist on a classic meal. It’s always nice to switch it up and keep things interesting and we love a protein swap like this.

Ingredients For Pulled Pork Enchiladas

• Olive oil – You will use this to fry the pork when you are warming it up. You can also use vegetable or canola oil, but we like the flavor from the olive oil.
• Pulled pork – This is a perfect way to repurpose the delicious leftover Pulled Pork you made on the weekend. If you have leftover pulled beef or chicken, you can use those in place of pork, too.
• Red enchilada sauce – Use your favorite storebought enchilada sauce or try making your own homemade sauce.
• Pepper jack cheese – Buy the block and shred it yourself for the best melty, gooey cheese topping. Colby jack is also a great substitute.
• Tortillas – Enchiladas are traditionally made with corn tortillas. White corn tortillas are a little more tender, yellow have more texture – use your favorite! You can also use flour tortillas if you prefer.

Ideas For Toppings

• Diced avocado
• Diced tomato
• Diced jalapeño
• Sour cream
• Guacamole
• Salsa
• Fresh cilantro

How To Make Pulled Pork Enchiladas

1. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add pulled pork to pan, cook until warmed through.
2. Place pulled pork in mixing bowl. Add half of one can enchilada sauce and cheese. Stir to combine.
3. Spread the other half enchilada sauce on the bottom the pan.
4. Divide pork filling between tortillas. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in baking dish.
5. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top of the tortillas.
6. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and top with remaining cheese.
7. Bake for another 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Store covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezer: If you are making this dish ahead to freeze, do so before baking and then bake from frozen. If you are freezing leftovers, allow to cool completely before covering in plastic wrap and foil.

Reheat leftover enchiladas in the oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes, until hot throughout. You can also reheat them individually in the microwave.

Can I Prepare Enchiladas In Advance?

Absolutely! Prepare the enchiladas but wait to pour the sauce until you’re ready to put them in the oven.

Can I Freeze Leftover Pulled Pork?

Yes! Leftover pulled pork flavored with dry rub can be stored in the freezer for about 3 months when well wrapped. Just be sure to shred it first! Thaw overnight in the fridge to use in meals the next day.

Comforting pulled pork enchiladas are going to be a hit at the dinner table! This is a Tex-Mex meal your whole family will love.

How To Serve Pulled Pork Enchiladas

Pulled pork enchiladas are a filling meal on their own, especially when you add different toppings to them. Serve a side of your favorite tortilla chips with homemade Smoked Salsa or Corn Salsa, two popular side dishes in our house. Leftover enchilada filling is also great on a bed of rice.

Serve these up with a Paloma or a Spicy Margarita if you’re hosting friends.

More Great Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes

• If you have leftover pulled pork and want to make a quick supper, Pulled Pork Nachos are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Gooey cheese, bacon, red onion and pork top crispy tortilla chips for an easy meal or game day snack.
• Looking for a hearty, nutrient dense one pot meal? Pulled Pork Chili is a comfort dish covers all of the bases and leaves everyone satisfied. Filled with flavor from seasoned beans, tomatoes and pork, you’ll make this one every time you’ve got leftovers.
• Whether you’ve got company coming or it’s just a regular weeknight, Pulled Pork Fries are a great side or main dish. They are so tasty and so easy to assemble when you use frozen fries and leftover pork!
• Switch it up next Taco Tuesday and make up some Tex-Mex Taquitos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing. They’re filled with pork and cream cheese and the crispy baked tortillas are great for dipping.