Pulled pork meal prep bowls

By: Annie10 Comments
Posted: 3/4/21 Updated: 3/14/21

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Pulled pork meal prep bowls are full of summery flavors: spicy Instant Pot pulled pork, roasted sweet potatoes, corn and fresh tomatoes! Gluten-free, paleo, and perfect for lunches.

Pulled pork is the kind of recipe that makes a big batch, so it's always good to have a plan to use up the leftovers. I've shared a pulled pork meal prep plan (with shopping list) on the blog before, but these pulled pork meal prep bowls are another great option!

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While I tend to stay away from leaner pork cuts like pork tenderloin when it comes to meal prep, pulled pork is absolutely perfect, because it won't dry out (especially in a sauce).

Plus, the sauce from pulled pork acts to provide flavor to the other ingredients in these bowls. I think you're going to love them!

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Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe

it has big, bold flavors: spicy, sweet, savory, and tangy.
it's loaded with veggies: sweet potato, corn, tomatoes & jalapenos
it's such a great way to use up leftover pulled pork!

Ingredient notes

overhead shot of pulled pork in glass meal prep container with fork

pulled pork- to make this recipe, you'll need 2 cups of pulled pork. Check out my Instant Pot pulled pork and my slow cooker pulled pork! You can use your own recipe, though this recipe works best with a 'saucy' pulled pork, rather than something more naked like carnitas.
sweet potatoes- you'll need 5-6 cups of cubed sweet potato, which is either one large sweet potato, or 2-3 medium ones.
corn- this recipe works best with fresh corn versus canned or frozen; use your favorite method to cook your corn on the cob- mine is in the Instant Pot!
tomatoes- I don't normally recommend using tomatoes in meal prep recipes as they get juicy and soft, but this texture is actually perfect for this recipe.

Step by step directions

pork shoulder and pulled pork ingredients in an instant pot before cooking — Cook pulled pork in the Instant Pot or a slow cooker

1. Cook pulled pork- Check out my Instant Pot pulled pork and my slow cooker pulled pork. Cook through and shred the pork shoulder.

2. Cook corn & sweet potatoes- You'll want 1 cup corn kernels, which is around 2 ears of corn. Cook them in the Instant Pot or in a pot of boiling water on the stove.

For the sweet potatoes, toss in olive oil, then spread out on a sheet pan. Season with salt & pepper. Roast at 425°F for 25 minutes, stirring them up halfway through.

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3. Assemble bowls- To 2 cup meal prep containers, add ½ cup pulled pork with some sauce, ¼ of the batch of sweet potatoes, ¼ cup of corn and ¼ of the tomatoes.

4. Store- Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

5. Serve- Reheat in the microwave until steaming hot, mix everything up, and enjoy!

Other ingredients you could add

shredded cabbage or slaw
shredded carrots
chopped bell peppers
tortilla chips
cauliflower rice
avocado (to serve)
greek yogurt or sour cream (to serve)

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FAQ

How many servings does this make?

The recipe only uses a portion of the full batch of pulled pork and makes 4 portions. You could get 8-12 servings if you used the full batch; to do this, you'll need to 2-3x the sweet potatoes, corn and tomatoes.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Raw tomatoes and roasted sweet potatoes do not freeze well. The pulled pork freeze/thaws great, though! Place in an air tight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

What can I serve this with?

You can serve it as is (bowl-style), or in a tortilla. You can top with avocado, salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips, cilantro, or your favorite Mexican-inspired toppings.