BBQ Pulled Pork Potato Bites

BBQ pulled pork potato bites are made with leftover pulled pork mixed with BBQ sauce, a crispy potato chip bottom, and creamy coleslaw on top.

I wanted to create all the yummy fixings of a BBQ into one bite. I mean, we already add coleslaw to BBQ pulled pork sandwiches and it compliments it perfectly. Why not add a crispy potato chip to get a salty and crunchy bite to it?

The crispy, golden potatoes act as the perfect base for the BBQ pulled pork, and the creamy yet tangy coleslaw on top adds just the right amount of crunch and freshness.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbeque, a game-day party, or just want a fun snack for your family, these little bites pack all the flavors of a classic BBQ dinner into one delicious, poppable bite.

Bonus: they're super easy to make and endlessly customizable. I have a variety of variations listed below.

Ingredients

• Medium Russet Potatoes
• Butter
• Garlic Salt
• Leftover BBQ Pulled Pork
• Coleslaw

Notes: Even if you don’t have leftover pulled pork on hand you can easily find BBQ pulled pork in the refrigerator section of the grocery store. Curly’s and Jack Daniel’s both make a great BBQ pulled pork that’s microwavable.

I like to get a bag of Dole classic coleslaw and add T. Marzetti’s slaw dressing to it for a quick coleslaw.

How to Make Pulled Pork Potato Bites

• Preheat the oven to 500℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

• Finely chop the coleslaw if it’s not in bite-size pieces.
• Slice potatoes into ⅛″ slices with a mandoline slicer. Lay them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Melt butter in a small dish and add garlic salt. Brush the tops of potato slices with garlic-salted butter.

• Bake potato slices in the oven for 15-20 minutes, rotating the potatoes halfway for even cooking.
• While it bakes, heat the leftover BBQ pulled pork just a few minutes before the oven is finished.

• Once done, remove from the oven and top each potato chip with BBQ pulled pork and coleslaw.

Variations

There are lots of unique ways to present this type of appetizer while still having leftover pulled pork as the star of it.

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Bites

• Base: Sweet potato rounds or wedges.
• Pulled Pork: BBQ pork with a touch of honey and sriracha.
• Coleslaw: Red cabbage and carrot slaw with a citrus vinaigrette.
• Topping: Drizzle with spicy aioli.

Tex-Mex BBQ Bites

• Base: Potato wedges seasoned with chili powder and cumin.
• Pulled Pork: Mixed with chipotle BBQ sauce.
• Coleslaw: Cilantro-lime slaw with a hint of jalapeño.
• Topping: Cotija cheese crumbles and a dollop of sour cream.

Loaded BBQ Bites

• Base: Twice-baked potato bites with cheese and bacon bits.
• Pulled Pork: Traditional smoky BBQ pork.
• Coleslaw: Creamy coleslaw with celery seed.
• Topping: Drizzle of ranch or a sprinkle of crispy fried onions.

Korean BBQ Potato Bites

• Base: Crispy smashed potatoes.
• Pulled Pork: Tossed in Korean BBQ sauce (gochujang-based).
• Coleslaw: Napa cabbage slaw with sesame dressing.
• Topping: Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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