BBQ Pickle Pulled Pork Muffins (Print View)
Smoky pork and dill pickles create a flavorful muffin, perfect for snacks or sharing at gatherings.
# Components:
→ Pulled Pork
01 - 2 cups cooked pulled pork
02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
→ Muffin Batter
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 cup buttermilk
11 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Pickle Filling
13 - 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
→ Topping
14 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
02 - Combine the cooked pulled pork with barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper in a large bowl.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then incorporate buttermilk and vegetable oil until smooth.
05 - Add wet ingredients to the bowl with dry ingredients, stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped dill pickles into the batter.
07 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Place a heaping tablespoon of pulled pork mixture in the center of each and cover with the remaining batter, ensuring pork is enclosed.
08 - Sprinkle muffin tops with additional cheddar cheese and sliced pickles if desired.
09 - Bake muffins for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean.
10 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes; then transfer to a wire rack to cool further. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Packed with flavor from BBQ pork and pickles
- Perfect party appetizer or snack for any gathering
02 -
- Contains: Wheat (gluten), Eggs, Milk (cheese, buttermilk)
- Check BBQ sauce and pickles for added allergens like soy
03 -
- Add chopped jalapeños to the batter for a spicy twist
- Use rotisserie chicken as an easy substitute for pulled pork