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pulled pork sweet potato skillet
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5 from 2 votes

Pulled Pork Sweet Potato Skillet

My easy pulled pork sweet potato skillet recipe is the perfect addition to your weeknight meal plan. Made with pre-cooked pulled pork and hearty veggies, this filling and flavorful meal comes together in less than 30 minutes using just one pan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, southwestern
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 571kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pulled pork (covered in cooking liquid; roughly 1 ½- 2 cups cooking liquid)
  • 2 bell peppers (sliced into strips)
  • 4 cups sweet potato (cut into ½ to ¾ inch cubes; 3 small or 1 large)

Toppings

  • cilantro
  • shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Make the pulled pork according to this Crock Pot Pulled Pork recipe.
  • In a large skillet combine pulled pork with cooking liquid, peppers, and sweet potato. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are soft. If you notice the pan is starting to dry, add ½ cup water.
  • Serve with tortilla chips, fresh chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese.

Meal Prep

  • To prep ahead, add the bell peppers and sweet potatoes each to one side of a large glass meal prep container, or place the sweet potatoes on the bottom of a freezer bag. Add the pulled pork on top of the sweet potatoes and pour the juices over to coat.
  • Refrigerate for up to 4 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Fridge- dump everything into the skillet and cook as directed.
  • Freezer- thaw completely before dumping into the skillet and cooking as directed.

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Notes

Storage
After cooking, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Heat until steaming hot and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the batch | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1486mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 21087IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 3mg