This southern-inspired breakfast is so hearty and satisfying, not to mention incredibly easy to make (once the pulled pork is ready). I like to pair it with some fresh greens and ciabatta bread, but the decision is entirely yours.
Making pulled pork at home is no simple task. Nor is it a short one! Because of its lengthy cook time, I’ll usually make it worthwhile by purchasing a large pork shoulder and cooking it all in one go. Naturally, that makes for a lot of food, so I like to make this pulled pork omelette for breakfast for the following few days.
What I love about this recipe is that you can add whatever veggies to it. Some days, I like red bell peppers in my pulled pork omelette, other days I like mushrooms and spinach. You can easily keep things interesting day to day, without getting bored with your leftovers.
What You Need to Make a Pulled Pork Omelette
To make this omelette, you’ll need eggs, onions, a red bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, pulled pork, and your favorite BBQ sauce. You can even buy some pre-cooked BBQ pulled pork to make the process all the easier.
Ingredients:
- Pulled pork
- Barbeque sauce
- Red bell peppers
- Eggs
- Mozzarella cheese
- Onions
- Cooking oil
How To Make a Cheesy BBQ Pulled Pork Omelette
Beat the eggs: In a bowl, add the eggs, salt, and pepper. Beat with a whisk or a fork until fully combined.
Caramelize the onions: In a small skillet, heat about a tbsp of cooking oil. Add the diced onions and caramelize them. Cover the skillet to speed up the process.
Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs over the caramelized onions and let it cook lightly for 1-2 minutes.
Add the filling: On one half of the omelette, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, and pulled pork. Drizzle a bit of barbeque sauce on top.
Garnish and serve: Once the edges are set and the bottom of the omelette is lightly browned, carefully fold over the other half of the omelette to cover the filling. Plate the omelette and top it with the same ingredients in the filling. Pair it with a fresh garden salad and a toasted ciabatta bun and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
How can I make this vegetarian or vegan?
A great substitute for pulled pork is jackfruit. It has a similar taste and texture to pulled pork when cooked. A great egg substitution is chickpea flour. It’s high in protein and fiber and, once cooked, it has a similar flavor and texture to eggs.
What would you pair a pulled pork omelette with?
Since this dish is quite filling on its own, I’d pair it with a fresh salad and some toasted ciabatta bread. You can also keep the southern theme by serving it with a side of bacon and a small bowl of grits.
Cheesy BBQ Pulled Pork Omelette
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup onions diced
- ½ cup pulled pork
- 1 ½ tbsp barbeque sauce
- ¼ cup red bell peppers (chopped)
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Beat eggs, and add salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and caramelize.
- Pour beaten eggs over caramelized onions and cook lightly (1-2 minutes).
- Add shredded mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, and pulled pork.
- Drizzle barbeque sauce on one half of the omelette.
- Once the edges have set and the bottom is golden, flip the other half of the omelette to cover the filling.
- Remove from heat.
- Top with the same ingredients in the filling.
- Serve alongside a fresh salad and toasted ciabatta bread.
Notes
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Matthew is a recipe developer and food photographer based in Canada. He enjoys all things food, drink and makes his best decisions with a mimosa in hand.