20-Minute Cajun Pulled Pork with Rice and Peppers

This Cajun-spiced pulled pork is a game-changer for busy weeknights. Ready in just 20 minutes, it delivers all the smoky, spicy and sweet flavors you crave without the long cook time. Pre-cooked pulled pork is quickly pan-fried with Cajun seasoning and diced tomatoes, then simmered in a savory-sweet sauce. Served over fluffy basmati rice studded with tender bell peppers and finished with a drizzle of hot honey, this dish is a satisfying blend of heat, tang and sweetness.

The secret to this speedy recipe is using ready-to-heat pulled pork and microwaveable rice, so you can focus on building layers of flavor. The pork gets a double dose of Cajun spice-once while browning and again in the sauce-while the rice is lightly crisped in butter for extra texture. A final drizzle of hot honey brings it all together. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that comes together in minutes.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Pulled PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Cajun Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8.5 ounce Microwaveable Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Core, seed and dice the bell pepper. Trim and thinly slice the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Core, seed and dice the tomato. In a small bowl, stir together the honey and hot sauce.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Break the pulled pork into shreds with your hands and add to the pan. Stir in 1 teaspoon Cajun spice (you’ll use more later) and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is warmed through and begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir the diced tomato, half of the honey mixture, the chicken stock concentrate and ½ cup water into the pan. Add up to 1 teaspoon Cajun spice to taste (save the last 1 teaspoon for the rice). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the scallion whites, the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun spice and a large pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Add the microwaveable jasmine rice and 1 tablespoon butter to the pan with the vegetables. Break up the rice with a spoon and cook, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and starting to crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Divide the rice mixture between plates, then top with the Cajun pulled pork. Drizzle with the remaining honey mixture if desired. Garnish with the scallion greens and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use fresh pork instead of pre-cooked pulled pork?

This recipe is designed for pre-cooked pulled pork to keep cooking time short. If using raw pork, you’ll need to cook it low and slow until tender, then shred it, which will take much longer.

What can I substitute for the hot honey?

Simply mix honey with a dash of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce to taste.

Is this dish very spicy?

The Cajun spice blend and hot sauce add moderate heat. You can reduce the amount of Cajun spice or hot sauce to make it milder.