Tamale Pie with BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie with BBQ Pulled Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast; 1 cup Spicy Barbecue Sauce, Divided; 1 whole Sweet Onion; 1 whole Poblano Pepper; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper; 1 whole Orange Bell Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes; 2 boxes (8.5 Oz. Size) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix; 2 whole Eggs; ⅔ cups Milk; 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Corn Kernels (frozen Or Canned Is Fine); Sour Cream, For Serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast
1 cup Spicy Barbecue Sauce, Divided
1 whole Sweet Onion
1 whole Poblano Pepper
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper
1 whole Orange Bell Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
2 boxes (8.5 Oz. Size) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
2 whole Eggs
⅔ cups Milk
2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Corn Kernels (frozen Or Canned Is Fine)
Sour Cream, For Serving

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1.
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Rinse pork roast and pat dry.
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Place in a large Ziploc bag and cover with half of the barbecue sauce.
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Refrigerate 1224 hours.
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2.
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Transfer pork roast with the marinade into the bowl of a slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low 78 hours.
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Remove pork, shred, and stir in remaining barbecue sauce.
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Set aside.
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3.
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Dice sweet onion.
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Seed and dice poblano pepper and bell peppers.
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4.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and poblano pepper and saute 34 minutes, until onion begins to become translucent.
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Add bell peppers, salt, chili powder and cumin.
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Saute 5 minutes more.
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Add fire-roasted tomatoes and continue to saute 5 minutes more or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
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Remove from heat and stir in shredded pork.
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Check seasoning.
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5.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine corn muffin mix, eggs, milk, cheese and corn in a large bowl and mix to combine.
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Grease one 9x13 baking dish or two 9 pie plates.
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Spread the pork mixture into the bottom of the pan and spread the cornbread mixture evenly on top (see note below).
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Bake for 2530 minutes (it may take slightly longer in a large rectangular pan) until cornbread is cooked through and slightly golden on top.
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Serve topped with sour cream.
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Note: This can be covered and frozen unbaked.
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Bake from frozen at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until cornbread is done.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast, 1 cup Spicy Barbecue Sauce, Divided, 1 whole Sweet Onion, 1 whole Poblano Pepper, and more.

Yes, Tamale Pie with BBQ Pulled Pork falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamale Pie with BBQ Pulled Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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