If you’re looking for a meal that’s both hearty and packed with bold flavors, these Pulled Pork Sweet Baked Potatoes are the perfect choice. They combine crispy-skinned Sweet potatoes with tender, smoky pulled pork, gooey Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, and all the best toppings—BBQ sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and chopped chives. Whether you’re serving this up for a family dinner, game day, or a cozy weekend meal, these loaded baked potatoes will be a hit!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Budget-Friendly & Filling – Potatoes are an affordable and satisfying base, and a little pulled pork goes a long way.
- Great Use for Leftovers – If you have leftover pulled pork from another meal, this is a delicious way to repurpose it.
- Customizable – You can easily swap out ingredients to suit different tastes or dietary needs.
- Easy to Make – While the potatoes take time to bake, most of the prep is hands-off, making this a low-effort but impressive meal.
Ingredients for Pulled Pork Baked Sweet Potato
Sweet Potatoes – this recipe makes enough filling for 4 medium sized sweet potatoes. You can easily scale this recipe up or down to make one filled sweet for each person being served.
Pulled Pork – I love using this easy to make Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork to top these potatoes. Don’t want to make your own BBQ pulled pork? Then use your favorite ready made pulled pork found in your local grocery store.
Colby & Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese – this type of shredded cheese goes perfectly with the flavors in BBQ pulled pork.
Butter – you’ll need a bit of butter to brush on the sweet potato skins before baking to help them get nice and crispy.
BBQ Sauce – use your favorite ready made brand of sauce for this recipe. You can also try making your own sauce at home. It’s easier than you think with this homemade BBQ sauce recipe.
Toppings for your baked potato: you’ll want to have some of these toppings on hand to go on your stuffed baked potato: Sour Cream, Pickled Jalapenos and Chopped Chives.
Salt & Black Pepper – use this to season the outside of your potatoes before baking.
Instructions:
Prepare the Potatoes – Preheat your oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes clean, then poke them several times with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Warm the Pulled Pork – While the potatoes bake, warm your pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat. Stir 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce and let it heat through.
Assemble the Potatoes – Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Add a bit of butter if desired.
Load ‘Em Up! – Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheese inside of each potato. Let the heat melt the cheese slightly. Spoon the pulled pork over the shredded cheese.
Top & Serve – Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, add a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with pickled jalapeños and chopped chives.
Ingredient Swaps & Variations
- Russet Instead of Sweet Potatoes – Looking for a twist on this stuff potato? Try swapping out the sweet potatoes for a medium sized Russet potato. It tastes delicious stuffed with BBQ pulled pork.
- Different Cheese Options – Try cheddar, pepper jack, or a smoked gouda for extra depth of flavor.
- Alternative Protein – Swap pulled pork for shredded chicken, smoked brisket, or even a meat-free BBQ jackfruit option.
- Make It Spicier – Add a drizzle of hot sauce or use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled for extra heat.
Tips for the Best Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes
- For Crispy Skin – Baking the potatoes directly on the oven rack helps them get extra crispy.
- Short on Time? – Microwave the potatoes for 8–10 minutes, then transfer to a 400°F oven for 15–20 minutes to crisp up the skin.
- Make It a Meal Prep Option – Bake the potatoes and prepare the pork ahead of time, then reheat and assemble when ready to eat for a meal prep option that doesn’t taste like leftovers.
Storing & Reheating Leftovers
- Fridge: Store assembled potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: You can freeze the pulled pork separately for up to 3 months. Baked potatoes don’t freeze well, but you can scoop out the insides, mash them, and freeze them for later.
- Reheating: Warm potatoes in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or microwave in 1-minute intervals until heated through.
These Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes are a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy BBQ flavors in a whole new way. Try them for your next easy dinner, and don’t forget to experiment with different toppings to make them your own!
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Pulled Pork Baked Sweet Potato
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Baking Rack
- Brush
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 cup Pulled Pork
- 1 cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- Pickled Jalapeno Slices
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Scrub the potatoes clean, then poke them several times with a fork. Rub them with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them directly on the oven rack and bake for about 50–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.4 medium Sweet Potatoes, 4 tablespoons butter, Salt and Pepper to taste
- While the potatoes bake, warm your pulled pork in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce and let it heat through.1 cup Pulled Pork, 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Add a bit of butter if desired.
- Sprinkle 1/4 of the shredded cheese inside of each potato. Let the heat melt the cheese slightly. Spoon the pulled pork over the shredded cheese.1 cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese
- Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, add a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with pickled jalapeños and chopped chives.1/2 cup Sour Cream, Pickled Jalapeno Slices, 1 tablespoon chives
Nutrition
Love stuffed potatoes? Why not try one of these recipes:
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken – create a big batch to use to make your Buffalo Chicken for the stuff baked potato recipe above.
BBQ Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes
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