Stuffed Poblano Peppers, With Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork

Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Leftover Pulled Pork: Smoky Cheesy Goodness

Welcome What’s Smoking fans! Today we are raiding the fridge for some leftover smoked pulled pork and turning it into stuffed poblano peppers, big bold fresh garden picked poblano peppers packed with smoky meat, melted cheese, and a kick of spice that will light up your next grill session. With just a handful of ingredients like a three cheese blend and a few pantry seasonings, this dish is an easy way to level up those leftovers. Perfect for a laid back dinner or an appetizer to wow your family or guests, these peppers are about to bring the heat, literally. Fire up the grill and let us get stuffing!

Why Stuffed Poblanos Rule

Poblano peppers are the unsung heroes of the grill, mild enough to play nice, but with a deep earthy vibe that pairs perfectly with smoky pulled pork. We are taking that leftover pork, already seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic, adding in some white onion, seasoning and topping with shredded cheese. Mix in some smoked cayenne, paprika, and garlic powder, and you have a filling that is smoky, cheesy, and just spicy enough to keep things interesting. Grill them low and slow, and watch those flavors meld into pure magic.

How to Make Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Leftover Pulled Pork

This one is a breeze to pull together, leftover pork and a few extras are all you need. Here is the lineup of ingredients:

• Leftover pulled pork (seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic)
• 1 cup three cheese blend (shredded, think cheddar, Monterey Jack, whatever melts well)
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked cayenne
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 to 6 medium poblano peppers (depending on size and how stuffed you want them)

Let us Get Cooking:

• Preheat your grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, setting it up for indirect heat, hot coals or burners on one side, cool zone on the other. Using a gas grill works for this recipe as well.
• Slice the poblano peppers in half or top them and remove the seeds, give them a quick rinse if you want less heat, but go with what works best when it comes to heat.
• In a big bowl, mix your leftover pulled pork with half a cup of diced white onion, half a teaspoon of smoked cayenne, one teaspoon of paprika, and half a teaspoon of garlic powder, stir it up until the spices coat everything.
• Stuff each poblano with the pork, packing it in tight but leaving a little room at the top.
• Place the peppers on the cool zone of the grill for indirect cooking (lean them against each other if they are wobbly).
• Grill for about 25 minutes, turning once or twice, until the peppers soften
• Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers, press them down lightly so they stick, then top with a little more of the cheese
• Then for some char on the peppers, place over direct heat for 1-2 minutes for a quick sear and char on the peppers and let the cheese melt
• Pull them off the grill, let them cool for a couple minutes, and serve them hot!

If want to try something else, add some breadcrumbs to the top for some crunch, when you top with the cheese. Another idea swap the pork out all together and try using some crab meat for a seafood lovers choice!

Serving the Smoky Goods

These stuffed poblano peppers are ready to steal the show, plate them up as a hearty main with some grilled corn on the cob, or since they are sliced in half they can make for a killer appetizer your guests will fight over. That cheesy smoky pork filling with a cayenne kick plays so nice with the roasted poblano vibe. Leftovers? They will keep in the fridge for a couple days, just reheat on the grill or in the oven.

Why You Will Love Them

These stuffed poblanos are a leftover lovers dream, 25 minutes on indirect heat turns yesterdays pulled pork into a smoky cheesy masterpiece. It is low effort, high flavor grilling that will have everyone begging for the recipe, whether it is a weeknight win or a backyard bash.

Thanks for hanging out and checking out this stuffed poblano peppers with leftover pulled pork recipe! Give it a go and let me know how it lands, I am all about hearing your twists. Drop a comment, smack a five star rating if it hits the spot, and share it with your grill loving posse. As always, keep that fire hot and the smoke rolling!

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• Grilled Cream Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
• Cream Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
• Mac and Cheese Stuffed Poblano Peppers
• Carolina Smoked Pulled Pork
• Smoked Pulled Pork Soup
• Peach Bourbon Pulled Pork
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