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Pulled Pork Nachos

A weeknight favorite or a game day essential, pulled pork nachos are always a Southern favorite. By Katie Rosenhouse Updated on September 23, 2025

🔥 15
Cook Time (min)
🍽️ 6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Dinner
Category
Pork
Type

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 (10-oz.) pkg. tortilla chips (such as Tostitos Cantina)
  • 2 (oz.) cans refried black beans, warmed
  • 8 oz. shredded smoked pork
  • 1 lb. pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime)
  • 1 medium-sized ripe avocado, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped plum tomato (from 1 large tomato)
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 ear)
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeño chile
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (from 1 bunch cilantro)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Assemble nachos:
  3. Arrange layers of chips, beans, pork, and cheese on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake nachos:
  5. Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and chips are lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  6. Make sour cream mixture:
  7. Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  8. Garnish nachos:
  9. Remove nachos from oven; immediately sprinkle with avocado, tomato, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream mixture. Serve immediately.

💡 Notes & Tips

Pulled Pork Nachos Variations

To change up these nachos based on your preferences or what you have on hand, consider these ingredient swaps and additions:

Refried black beans: Use whole black beans, refried pinto beans, or other beans as desired.

Shredded smoked pork: Swap the pork for shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked chorizo, ground beef, or even sauteed mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

Cheese: Use Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or other melty cheeses you love.

Toppings: Offer a variety of toppings, from guacamole to Mexican crema, pico de gallo, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, pickled red onions, parsley, green onions, and more.

How To Store and Reheat Leftover Nachos

If you happen to have any leftover nachos, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days, storing fresh toppings separately if possible. Reheat on a lined baking sheet at 400°F until hot throughout to help revive the texture before serving.