If you love BBQ, then you have to try these pulled pork cornbread waffles. Smoky BBQ pulled pork, melty cheese, and all the fixings top crispy, slightly sweet cornbread waffles. Oh, yes. It’s as good as it sounds!
I love using this recipe to turn my crock pot BBQ pulled pork leftovers into something seriously exciting. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or game day, these waffles bring big flavor with minimal effort.
Serve it with favorites like poppy seed coleslaw, creamy mac and cheese, and red potato salad for a new take on a classic BBQ meal.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect balance of sweet and savory
- Great way to use leftover pulled pork
- Crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside
- Loaded with toppings for maximum flavor
- Perfect for brunch, dinner, or parties
Key Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and exact amounts is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cornbread Mix: The base for the waffles. It creates slightly sweet, crispy waffles that are just a touch crumbly and perfect for soaking up the BBQ.
- Pulled Pork: The star of the dish! It’s smoky, tender, and packed with flavor, making this feel like a full meal.
- Barbecue Sauce: Coats the pork in that sweet, smoky goodness and keeps it juicy.
- Honey: Adds a touch of sweetness to the waffles, which balances out the savory pork.
- Pickled Jalapenos: Bring a tangy heat that cuts through the richness and keeps things from feeling too heavy.
- Green & Red Onions: Add a fresh, slightly sharp crunch that balances all the rich, smoky flavors.
Variations
- Add Coleslaw: Add creamy coleslaw on top for a classic BBQ combo
- Use Beef: Try using this beef brisket recipe in place of pork.
- Fish Dinner: Use fried fish in place of pulled pork for a handheld fish dinner.
- Swap the Cheese: Try white cheddar, provolone for a smokier note, or Pepper Jack for extra heat.
- Sliders: Try using mini waffles for pulled pork waffle sliders.
How to make Pulled Pork Cornbread Waffles
1: Mix the waffle batter ingredients, and let the batter rest for a few minutes.
2: Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron directions.
3: Cook the pork, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar until heated through.
4: Top the waffles with cheese, pork, more cheese, and onions. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Use low heat on the waffle iron to prevent over-browning.
- Don’t overfill the waffle maker. Cornbread batter expands.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
- Adjust toppings based on your spice preference
Pulled Pork Cornbread Waffles FAQs
Yes! Store-bought pulled pork works perfectly and saves time. It’s also a great way to use up leftover homemade pulled pork.
Definitely. This recipe works great with brisket, shredded chicken, or even ground beef for a different twist. Fried fish portions also work well.
Store the waffles and pulled pork separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat waffles in the oven or toaster to keep them crispy, and warm the pulled pork in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
You can! If you prefer homemade cornbread batter, just substitute your favorite recipe for the boxed mix.
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Pulled Pork Cornbread Waffles
Ingredients
Cornbread Waffles
- 2 boxes jiffy cornbread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup honey
Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork
- 3 cup smoked pulled pork
- 1 ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup pickled jalapenos
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
Instructions
Cornbread Waffles
- In a large bowl add jiffy mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and honey.
- Mix until smooth.
- Preheat a waffle iron, and spray with non cook spray.
- Add batter to waffle iron, and cook according to directions. (Low heat is best)
- Repeat the process with remaining cornbread batter.
Leftover Smoked Pulled Pork
- In a large skillet add pork, barbecue sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Cook over medium heat until heated through. About 5 minutes.
To Assemble
- Sprinkle a little cheese over the top of the waffle, top with pulled pork, and more cheese, green onions,
- jalapeños, and red onions over the pork. Enjoy!
- Makes 5 waffles
Notes
- Use low heat on the waffle iron to prevent over-browning.
- Don’t overfill the waffle maker. Cornbread batter expands.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
- Adjust toppings based on your spice preference
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This was such an amazing recipe! I had not thought of putting these ingredients together, but so delicious, looking forward to making this again. The family just loved it!
This is my new favorite way to enjoy pulled pork! The most mouthwatering dish and the family loved it!
Tried them today and they turned out great. Crispy edges and lots of flavor!
What a fun way to use cornbread! The waffles were the perfect base for the savory pulled pork, making for a unique and very satisfying meal.
These are so good. I love this new take on one of my favorite combos. We really enjoyed it.
Holy cow, this is everything you could possibly want in a meal. It’s breakfast, lunch, or dinnner, and it’s all BBQ deliciousness.