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Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers
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NDSU Extension
Servings
Servings:
Four
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Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers

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Description

These stuffed peppers are both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 large bell peppers, any color
  • 12 ounces pulled pork, warmed (about 2 cups)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup barbeque sauce (your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 
Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 F with the oven rack in the middle position. While oven is preheating, rinse peppers then cut them in half and remove the insides. Place the cut peppers in a microwave-safe baking dish and cover with a microwave-safe plate or microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Pour out any liquid. Stir the barbecue sauce and 1 cup of cheese into the pulled pork. Divide the mixture evenly among the peppers. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the peppers are hot and bubbly. Top the peppers with remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese has melted. Garnish with cilantro. 

Dietary and Nutrition

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Peppers are different colors based on their ripeness. Red peppers are among the best sources of vitamin C among all fruits and vegetables.

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