Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
These Pulled Pork Enchiladas are made with smoked pork butt, and then cooked off on the Traeger to add a smoky twist to your typical enchilada.
Traeger Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
The key to pulled pork enchiladas is definitely the pulled pork, so make sure you have a good one! I have two ways to cook pork with a pellet grill on OWYD. Both are low and slow, but one takes a little longer and the other uses an Instant Pot to help reduce the cooking time.
Make sure to check them out so you can put a nice smoke on the pork. The smoked pork flavor really makes the dish.
I think enchiladas are best with corn tortillas, personally. I know some folks prefer using flour tortillas, but corn adds a nice sweetness to the dish. The secret to making great enchiladas is to not overstuff the tortilla and to keep the end of the rolled side down.
Make sure to line them up in your baking pan so that they are tightly packed like too. This helps then stay together, but it also helps to allow all of them to cook evenly. In a sense, a baking pan full of enchiladas is sort of like a casserole that is built horizontally rather than vertically.
Why You'll Love This Dish
- Perfect Use For Leftover Pulled Pork - Turns leftovers into a full-on meal.
- Pellet Grill Flavor Boost - Extra smoke makes the sauce and cheese taste richer.
- Easy Pan Dinner - Roll, sauce, bake, done.
- Crowd-Friendly - One pan feeds a lot and holds well for serving.
- Custom Toppings - Everyone can build their plate their way.
Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Chili Lime Seasoning Blend - Adds bright heat and a little tang; any Mexican seasoning blend works too.
- Smoked Shredded Pulled Pork - Tender, smoky filling; chopped brisket or shredded chicken works if that's what you have.
- Shredded Mexican-Blend Cheese - Melts easily and adds bold flavor; cheddar-jack or pepper jack are great swaps.
- Tortillas (Corn Or Flour) - Corn brings classic flavor, flour rolls easier; pick based on texture preference.
- Enchilada Sauce (Red Or Green) - Red is deeper and richer, green is brighter and tangier; both are great on smoked pork.
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How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Preheat And Prep Pan: Heat smoker to 325°F. Spray a baking pan well and spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom.
- Make The Filling: Mix pulled pork with chile-lime seasoning and half the cheese until evenly combined.
- Dip And Fill Tortillas: Dip tortillas in sauce on both sides, then add about ⅓ cup filling to each.
- Roll And Arrange: Roll tight and place seam-side down in the pan. Repeat until you've used the filling and tortillas.
- Sauce, Cheese, Bake: Pour remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese. Bake 30-40 minutes until hot, bubbly, and melted.
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Recipe FAQ
Chili lime seasoning from Spiceology provides a nice zing of sour and heat. The lime zest and chili work really well with pork. If you don't have any handy, then I recommend ordering it online.
The thing I really like about their spice blends is that they always taste fresh, like the flavor is not processed out. If you don't have time to dry your own herbs and create your own herb blends, then this is the closest thing to it.
I really like to use my homemade enchilada sauce recipe whenever I can, but you are also welcome to use canned enchilada sauce as well. My favorite brand is the El Pato brand for enchilada sauce if you can find it. (NOT sponsored, just love them!)
Rosarita, the company best known for refried beans, makes a good enchilada sauce also.
If you like things a bit spicier, then you are always welcome to kick the heat up a notch. Hot sauce is your friend.
Enchilada sauce is essentially a seasoned tomato and chili pepper-based broth, that is thickened a bit with flour. It can be used for much more than enchiladas too. Try pouring it over a burrito to serve it "wet".
There are a variety of different styles of enchilada sauces. Some are spicier than others and some are green rather than red in color.
I always use shredded Mexican cheese blend for enchiladas. It has all the types of cheese to make an enchilada perfect. Most Mexican cheese blends contain a blend of cheddar, Monterey jack, and queso quesadilla.
If you can find a blend that uses a pepper jack for the Monterey jack then you can't go wrong. If you can't find Mexican cheese easily, then shredding some cheddar with mozzarella and Monterey jack will do the trick.
If you have to shred your own, then shred it on the finest setting. This will give you the best melt and also makes it mix more easily into the pulled pork.
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Recipe Tips
- Warm Your Tortillas First - Corn tortillas crack when they're cold. Warm them on the griddle or in the microwave under a damp paper towel, then dip in sauce and roll for clean, tight enchiladas.
- Don't Overstuff - Stick close to about a third cup of filling per tortilla so they roll without tearing and heat through evenly in the smoker.
- Control The Sauce Level - A thin layer on the bottom prevents sticking, and a full coating on top keeps everything tender. If you like a drier finish, go lighter on the top sauce and serve extra on the side.
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More Mexican Recipes
If you have to cook the pork low and slow first, then you may have time to put some other Mexican-themed dishes out for a big family-style meal. I have some ideas that might work nicely.
Spanish rice is one of my favorite side dishes to serve with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. It is easy to make and will go great next to a few enchiladas. Why do you think they always have it on the plate next to the enchiladas when you order them in the restaurant?
A couple of steak tacos will go great too. You can easily and quickly cook the steak on the grill when you are heating it up for the pork to cook. That pork is going to take some time so those tacos will come in handy as an early appetizer.
If you want to make the enchiladas extra cheesy, then use this homemade queso recipe. Pour it on first, then put the enchilada sauce over it.
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Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
These smoked pulled pork enchiladas use pellet grill pulled pork that gets wrapped in tortillas and stuffed with cheese before being smothered with enchilada sauce and more cheese before getting a final smoke.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili lime seasoning blend (or your favorite Mexican seasoning blend)
- 4 cups smoked shredded pulled pork
- 4 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 12-15 tortillas (corn or flour, equally fine)
- 28-ounce can of enchilada sauce (red or green is fine)
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Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 325°.
- Spray your baking pan with cooking spray, liberally. Pour in enough enchilada sauce to thinly cover the bottom.
- Mix in the chili-lime seasoning and 2 cups of cheese with the cooked shredded pork until it is evenly distributed.
- Dip the shells in the sauce on both sides, and then stuff with approximately ⅓ cup of the filling.
- Roll the tortilla around the filling and place seam-side down in the pan.
- Repeat until all of the tortilla and the filling are used. You may need a couple more tortillas (or less) depending on their size and how stuffed you make them.
- Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled-up enchiladas, and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until they are melted, bubbly, and heated throughout.
- Remove and serve with your desired fixings!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 755Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 2381mgCarbohydrates: 85gFiber: 6gSugar: 26gProtein: 40g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.
