If you’re wondering what to do with leftover pulled pork, this easy pork bowl is a quick, high-protein meal any time of day. Savory, smoky shredded pork, creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and veggies come together for a hearty and delicious meal that’s totally satisfying!
Preventing food waste is something we’re passionate about around here. You’re not just making a meal—you’re turning leftovers into something you can actually get excited about. Don’t have leftover pork? No problem. This bowl is versatile and can be adapted to what you have on hand and what you like!
So many people struggle with using leftovers, so it’s one of my favorite things to share on Instagram stories. Recently, I used leftovers from our favorite local BBQ spot to make this high protein pulled pork bowl, and we LOVED it and thought it was worthy of having a permanent place on the blog.
Of course, this is more of an idea than a recipe, but I hope it inspires you to use up those leftovers! I’m so passionate about food waste that I’ve written several posts about it. You may like my top tips for reducing food waste and for grocery shopping on a budget.
Leftover Pulled Pork Bowl
This bowl packs a protein punch, with nearly 60 grams from the pork, cottage cheese, and eggs—a great way to start your day. It’s also versatile. If you don’t have pork, use leftover shredded chicken or beef. Don’t like kale? Leave it out and replace it with any veggies you like!
Simple Ingredients
Leftover pulled pork shines in this recipe, adding a savory, chewy, smoky component to the bowl that pairs beautifully with the creamy cottage cheese and eggs.
- This is an excellent opportunity to use up whatever veggies you have on hand. For me today, that was some kale and tomatoes. This is a very versatile recipe. You can find exactly what I used in the recipe card below!
- Bagel seasoning isn’t just for garnish. The brand I use has big flakes of dried garlic and onion, adding crunch and depth of flavor. Unlike most brands, salt isn’t the first ingredient, so you can go a little heavier without overdoing it!
One of my favorite hot tips is always to make extra protein, especially if you prioritize it like I do. I actually buy smoked pulled pork from our favorite local barbecue restaurant and freeze it in these. It defrosts quickly, making it perfect for easy meals!
Pulled Pork Bowl: Step-By-Step
Assembling the bowl is pretty self-explanatory, but I do have a few tips to keep all the ingredients fresh when you’re ready to eat!
- Start by gently heating the pork. To do this, place a small, nonstick pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Add about 1/4 cup of water, cover, bring to a simmer, and cook until the water evaporates. This will only take a few minutes. When the water evaporates, the pork will be ready to go without being dried out. Add the pork directly to the bowl you’ll be eating from.
- Return the pan to the heat, wilt the kale with the white parts of the scallions, transfer it to the pork bowl, and cook the eggs to your liking. Add the tomatoes, scallions, and cottage cheese to the bowl.
- Garnish with the scallion tops and bagel seasoning, and enjoy!
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Notes & Variations
- If you’re like my husband and hate the texture of cottage cheese, add it to a small blender or food processor. Blend it for 30 to 60 seconds or until it’s smooth and creamy. It becomes more of a sauce when you blend it, so I like to spread it all over the bottom of the bowl. That way, as you scoop up each bite, you’re getting some of the smooth, savory cottage cheese in each bite!
- This pulled pork bowl is meant to be eaten immediately as one serving, but you can use the slider in the recipe card to increase the number of servings. As you adjust the servings, the ingredient amounts will change. It does the work for you.
- Swap any of the ingredients with odds and ends that you already have. Savory cottage cheese bowls are a fantastic way to use them up!
Pork Bowl: Easy Recipe Using Leftover Pulled Pork
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shredded pulled pork
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- 5 cherry tomatoes
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- Optional: Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Reheat the pork and add it to a bowl.
- In a small skillet, wilt the kale and white part of the scallions. Add them to bowl with the bowl.
- In the same pan, cook the eggs to your liking. Add them to the bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese and tomatoes.
- Garnish with the top part of the scallions and bagel seasoning.
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