Pulled Pork Nachos Supreme with Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips

Perfect for game day snacking or nacho night with your family these pulled pork nachos are packed with protein for a delicious finger food meal.

Cut: Tenderloin
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

1 bag corn tortilla chips
2-3 cups (500-750 mL) leftover pulled pork, warmed
6 oz (170 g) shredded cheese
1 (14 oz / 398 mL) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, for medium to hot heat level
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced green onion
Sour cream
Salsa

Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips:

6-8 slices thick cut bacon
1/4 cup (60 mL) light brown sugar
2 tsp (10 mL) Tex-Mex seasoning
2 tsp (10 mL) water

Directions

For the nachos:

Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
To build nachos, place a layer of tortilla chips on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Top with half of the pulled pork and about one-third of the cheese. Repeat.
Top with beans, avocado, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato and green onion. Sprinkle with Tex-Mex Candied Bacon Chips (recipe below).
Add remaining cheese. Bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

For the bacon chips:

Preheat oven to 375˚F (190 ˚C).
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set rack on top. Lay 6-8 slices bacon on rack in a single layer. Bake until bacon starts to crisp, 15-20 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix brown sugar with Tex-Mex seasoning and water. Turn bacon and brush with spice mixture. Continue baking until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
Tear into bite-size pieces. Use as a topping or garnish on any dish that may benefit from a hit of meat candy.

Nutritional Analysis

YIELD:

4-6 servings

SERVING SIZE:

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) per serving

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					730
				
					Total Fat
					26 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					7 g
				
					Cholesterol
					55 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					86 g
				
					Fiber
					9 g
				
					Sugars
					30 g
				
					Protein
					38 g
				
					Sodium
					1590 mg
				
					Potassium
					837 mg