This Leftover Pork Fried Rice Recipe uses leftover smoked pulled pork. That, combined with a traditional fried rice recipe you've got an Asian-Fusion dish that the whole family will enjoy. Plus, since you're using leftover pork, you can get this entire dish prepared and served in about 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight meal.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Using leftover smoked pulled pork in this fried rice recipe gives you a perfect combination of flavors you won't commonly find. It's like a Texas BBQ Asian Fusion dish you never knew you needed. Above and beyond the amazing flavors, it's a quick meal to throw together with ingredients you most likely already have.
Ingredients
Meat: While this is a recipe for Pulled Pork Fried rice, feel free to use chicken, shrimp, brisket, or pork chips; whatever you have will be great!
Eggs: A great fried recipe wouldn't be so great without eggs!
Rice: Be sure to have plenty of day-old rice on hand. (See Expert Tips)
Vegetables: Frozen mixed vegetables work perfectly in this recipe. I like using a bag of peas, corn, carrots, and green beans.
Liquids: The liquids incorporate Asian flavors. You'll need Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Fish Sauce, Stir Fry Oil, and Hoisin Sauce. (See Expert Tips)
Herbs and Spices: Salt and Pepper to taste.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: On medium-low heat, Sauté the onion in half the sesame oil.
Step 2: Add a bag of frozen mixed veggies to the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Step 3: Add the Rice, Sauces, and Leftover Pork or Protein you choose. Stir constantly after adding each. Everything needs to be well mixed.
Step 4: Make room for the eggs by moving your fried rice over to one side. Add the eggs and begin to scramble them. Once they have begun to cook through, mix them with the rest of the fried rice mixture.
Expert Tips
- Using day-old rice is imperative. I use a rice cooker a day or two before and then refrigerate the rice. This takes away the stickiness of the so you have individual cooked grains.
- Liquid Aminos are an excellent substitution for soy sauce. It's far less salty but has all the same wonderful flavor that you expect from a great soy sauce.
Recipe FAQS
Yes. It is best to use day-old rice for fried rice because it has dried out a bit and will not stick together.
After you have pulled your smoked pork, it makes excellent sandwiches, pork fried rice, or is perfect in Brunswick stew.
Yes. Pulled pork is excellent leftover on its own or in recipes like pulled pork fried rice, Brunswick stew, over a baked potato, or on pulled pork sandwiches.
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📖 Recipe
Leftover Pulled Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Left Over Pulled Pork
- 5 Cups Cooked Day Old Rice
- 12 Oz Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 1 Yellow Onion - Chopped
- 6 Eggs
- ½ Cup Aminos
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 5 tablespoon Sesame Oil - Divided
- 3 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
Instructions
- in a Large Wok, Sauté Onions in 2-½ tablespoon of sesame oil.
- Add frozen veggies to the onions and cook, stirring for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to combine.
- Add the Protein and stir to combine.
- Stir in all sauces including the remaining Rice Vinegar.
- Make room for eggs by moving fried rice to one side of the Wok. Add the eggs and as they cook begin to add them to the mixture.
- Serve by itself or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Using day-old rice is imperative. I use a rice cooker a day or two before and then refrigerate the rice. This takes away the stickiness of the so you have individual cooked grains.
- Liquid Aminos are an excellent substitution for soy sauce. It's far less salty but has all the same wonderful flavor that you expect from a great soy sauce.
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