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Savory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Smoky BBQ Sauce Easy

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A quick and easy recipe featuring bell peppers stuffed with smoky pulled pork and barbecue sauce, baked to tender perfection and topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange preferred)
  • 2 cups pre-cooked pulled pork (preferably pork shoulder)
  • 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack, optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the tops off each bell pepper and remove seeds and membranes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine pulled pork, sautéed onion and garlic, and smoky barbecue sauce. Stir well and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the pork mixture, packing gently but not too tight.
  7. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. Trim a small slice from the bottom if needed to stabilize.
  8. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over each stuffed pepper.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

If pulled pork is dry, add an extra tablespoon of barbecue sauce to keep filling moist. Avoid over-saucing to prevent soggy peppers. For a crusty cheese top, broil for last 2-3 minutes watching carefully. Peppers should be tender but still hold shape. Peppers can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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Keywords: pulled pork, stuffed peppers, barbecue sauce, easy dinner, smoky flavor, comfort food, quick recipe

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