Loaded BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos with Pickled Onion and Crema

Get ready for the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack that will score big with everyone, whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just there for the food. These loaded nachos combine a crunchy duo of blue corn and multigrain tortilla chips with tender BBQ pulled pork, gooey melted Mexican cheese and a colorful array of toppings.

We’ve brought in the A-team: tangy pickled red onion, shredded carrots, fresh jalapeño, cilantro and a drizzle of crema and spicy BBQ sauce. Easy to scale up for a crowd, these nachos are guaranteed to be the MVP of your spread.

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Ingredients

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit JalapeñoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot Smoked PaprikaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Bold & Savory Steak SpiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Pulled PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 tablespoon Classic BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 ounce Blue Corn Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.5 cup Mexican Cheese BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit Frank's Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5.5 ounce Multigrain Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry produce. Halve, peel and thinly slice red onion. Halve, peel and dice half the yellow onion (save remaining for another use). Thinly slice jalapeño into rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Pick cilantro leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves.
2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine red onion, half the vinegar (you’ll use the rest in the next step), ½ tsp sugar, 1 TBSP water and a pinch of salt and pepper. Microwave for 90 seconds. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4-6 minutes. Add paprika, half the steak spice (use the rest as you like) and another drizzle of oil. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Tear pulled pork into smaller pieces if necessary. Add to pan with two packets BBQ sauce, remaining vinegar and ½ cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is warmed through and sauce is reduced and thickened, 4-5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread blue corn tortilla chips and multigrain tortilla chips out on a baking sheet. Sprinkle three packets Mexican cheese over top. Top with pulled pork mixture and remaining cheese. Bake on top rack until cheese melts, 3-5 minutes.
5. While nachos bake, place sour cream in a small bowl. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. In a separate small bowl, combine Frank’s hot sauce with remaining BBQ sauce.
6. Once cheese is melted, remove nachos from oven. Sprinkle with shredded carrots, jalapeño and pickled red onion (draining first) to taste. Drizzle with crema and hot BBQ sauce. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make these nachos ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble and bake the nachos just before serving to keep the chips crispy. You can prep the pulled pork, pickled onion and crema in advance.

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute the Mexican cheese blend with shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack or a mix of your favorite melting cheeses.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore some crispiness.