Pulled Pork & Sweet Potato Hash

Ready for flavor? This easy, hearty, and packed with flavor Pulled Pork & Sweet Potato Hash is a one-skillet meal that’s perfect for any meal of the day! It’s a popular breakfast hash in my house and a great way to use leftover pulled pork. Add a few eggs, and voila, brunch is ready!

A skillet of Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork & Chipotle Butter.

I love the sweetness in this dish, and it has a spicy kick that ties it all together. Sweet potatoes and pulled pork are a perfect combination, and you can add as little or as much as you like to kick it up a few notches.

This hash has a splash of cream added at the end, which adds a touch of richness and creaminess to the dish. The cream mostly evaporates but adds moisture to the dish. The end result is meaty, hearty, and oh-so-good! All that’s left to do is add a few eggs, and voila, your meal is ready!

Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork & Chipotle Butter on a skillet.

Ingredients

  • Cooking oil – Olive oil or any other cooking oil will be fine.
  • Sweet potatoes – Peel them and cut them into 1/2-inch dice. Any larger and they’ll take too long to cook. Too small, and they could get mushy.
  • Salted butter – I cook with salted butter but you could use unsalted and just season at the end.
  • Red onion – I like red onion in this dish for the hint of sweetness, but you could use shallots or even sweet onoin.
  • Garlic – Use fresh garlic, not jarlic.
  • Fresh thyme – Or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme.
  • Chipotle powder – A pinch makes it perfect! You can add more or less to suit your preference. It’s spicy, so be careful!
  • Green bell pepper – Seeded and diced. Add it at the end of the cooking time so it keeps some crunch.
  • Pulled pork – This is a great use of leftover pulled pork, but you could also use leftover roast pork or even pork chops (without the bone.)
  • Heavy cream – It doesn’t take much, and you can always omit this.
  • Large eggs – Would it be brunch without eggs? Serve them scrambled on the side or add them to the hash for the last few minutes of the cooking time.
  • Chives – For garnish.
  • Salt and pepper – To taste.
Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork ingredients on the table with labeled.

How To Make Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and lower the heat to medium-low. Stir frequently and cook for about 8 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften. Watch the heat so that the potatoes don’t burn.
  2. Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper. Add the butter, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.
  3. Mix in the thyme, chipotle powder, bell pepper, and pulled pork. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is warmed through and the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 1 minute. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper, if needed.
  5. Use a spatula to make 4 shallow wells in the hash. Crack an egg into each well, season with salt and pepper, and cover the skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until the egg whites are set, but the yolks remain soft.
  6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

Step-By-Step Process

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • If you add eggs, cook eggs slowly over low heat to keep the yolks runny.
  • Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to make the hash heartier.

Brunch/Breakfast Dishes

Make It A Meal

You don’t need much with this meaty meal to make it a feast. For breakfast or brunch, I love including a side of fruit or even just a glass of juice. For lunch or dinner, a side salad will add some leafy greens without stealing the show.

A serving of Sweet Potato Hash and Pulled Pork with heavy cream on a skillet.

Storage

Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, adding a small amount of cream or water if needed. Always cook eggs fresh for the best texture.

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A skillet of Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork & Chipotle Butter.

Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork

Chef Jenn
Sweet Potato Hash with Pulled Pork is a hearty one-skillet meal packed with tender sweet potatoes, smoky pulled pork, and a hint of cream. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup red onion chopped fine
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme minced, or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups pulled pork
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 4 eggs optional
  • chives for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and lower the heat to medium-low. Stir frequently and cook for about 8 minutes until the potatoes begin to soften. Watch the heat so that the potatoes don't burn.
  • Season the sweet potatoes with salt and pepper. Add the butter, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for about 2 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Mix in the thyme, chipotle powder, bell pepper, and pulled pork. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is warmed through and the ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for 1 minute. Adjust the seasoning by adding more salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Use a spatula to make 4 shallow wells in the hash. Crack an egg into each well, season with salt and pepper, and cover the skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until the egg whites are set, but the yolks remain soft.
  • Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use smoked pulled pork or add smoked paprika for extra flavor.
  • Cook eggs slowly over low heat to keep the yolks runny.
  • Add extra vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms to make the hash heartier.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 455kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 633mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 22188IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
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