This keto pulled pork casserole is a deliciously easy way to enjoy all the flavors we love about a barbecue with very little effort!
Packed with the flavors of pork, cheese, and a tangy keto BBQ sauce, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
It’s a casserole meal you’ll want to add to your meal planning rotation.
Do you know what else is great about this recipe? You can use leftover pulled pork or prepackaged sauceless pulled pork that can be sourced at some local supermarkets.
It is the perfect meal for bringing dinner to the table quickly and on a budget.
It’s a keto-friendly recipe you’ll be proud to serve to the entire family that is nutritious and flat-out yummy.
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Keto Pulled Pork Casserole
Shredded pulled pork and cauliflower rice are smothered in a keto-friendly sweet and tangy barbecue sauce and then baked with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
What more can you ask for? The whole family is going to love your pork leftovers with this easy recipe!
This easy keto barbecue pulled pork casserole was inspired by our keto BBQ chicken casserole, so be sure to check out that recipe, too, if you’re a fan of casseroles and barbecue sauce.
Ingredients Needed To Make A Keto Pulled Pork Casserole
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Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page, along with all the nutritional information.
- Cooked pulled pork, leftover pulled pork shoulder shredded, or pork butt would all work well in this low carb casserole
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Frozen cauliflower rice cooked
- Shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- Real bacon bits or slices of cooked bacon crumbled
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
Making your own keto barbecue sauce is a great idea if you want to ensure you have a low carb option. I used my recipe for Keto BQQ sauce and added a small can of tomato sauce to extend the sauce. The full recipe is included in the recipe card.
It uses a keto sweetener that gives it an amazing flavor and keeps it in line with the macros of a ketogenic diet.
You could, however, substitute the homemade BBQ sauce for a jar of G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ sauce to save extra time.
Just note that using a premade sauce purchased at the grocery store will likely increase the carb count.
This delicious casserole has 7.9 net carbs per serving using our barbecue sauce recipe.
How To Make A Keto Pulled Pork Casserole
To make this keto-friendly BBQ pulled pork casserole recipe, you’ll start by cooking the frozen cauliflower rice in the microwave according to the instructions on the bag, placing it in a medium-sized bowl, and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
If you need to rice your cauliflower, you can refer to our keto cauliflower rice recipe for instructions.
Next, you must cook your pulled pork or use leftover pork instead.
Assembling The Low-Carb Pulled Pork Casserole
To assemble the pork casserole, start by adding the layer of cooked cauliflower rice to the bottom of a buttered 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Then add half of the prepared BBQ sauce over the cauliflower rice and spread it evenly.
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Next, add the shredded pulled pork on top of the cauliflower rice layer.
Then drizzle the remaining sugar-free BBQ sauce over the top of the pork, and sprinkle the shredded cheese and bacon bits over the entire casserole.
At this point, you can choose to cover the casserole well and refrigerate it to bake within the next two days or freeze it and bake it at a later date.
Bake the casserole in a preheated 350-degree oven for 35–45 minutes until the cheese melts and has lightly browned around the edges.
Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before enjoying.
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze them for up to a month.
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Keto Pulled Pork Casserole (Gluten-Free)
This keto pulled pork casserole combines pork, bbq sauce, cauliflower rice, and cheese for an easy keto casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of cooked pulled pork shredded
- 24 ounces of frozen cauliflower rice cooked, season the cooked cauliflower with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- 1/3 cup of real bacon bits or three slices of bacon crumbled
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/3 cup of chopped green onions (garnish)
- 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup of sugar-free ketchup
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar-substitute
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of chipotle pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 8 ounces of tomato sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Cook the 24 ounces of frozen cauliflower rice in the microwave according to the instructions on the bag and place it in a medium-sized bowl. Toss the cooked cauliflower with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Set it aside.
- Shred the cooked pulled pork and set it aside.
- Proceed to make the homemade sugar-free BBQ sauce, or use 18 ounces of your favorite bottled sugar-free bbq sauce.
BBQ Sauce
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk well the brown sugar substitute and apple cider vinegar. Then add the remaining ingredients, including the tomato sauce, and combine well for a couple of minutes until everything is fully incorporated and the sugar-free sweetener has dissolved. Set it aside.
Assembling The Pulled Pork Casserole
- Begin by adding a layer of cauliflower rice to the bottom of the 9x13-inch buttered baking dish.
- Then add half of the prepared bbq sauce over the cauliflower rice and try to spread it evenly across the entire surface.
- Next, add the shredded pulled pork on top of the cauliflower rice layer spreading it evenly. Then drizzle the remaining sugar-free bbq sauce over the top of the pork.
- Then, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the BBQ sauce layer. Then sprinkle the bacon bits over the entire surface of the casserole.
- At this point, you can choose to cover the casserole well with foil and refrigerate it to bake within the next two days or freeze and bake at a later date.
- Bake the pork casserole for 35-45 minutes until the cheese melts and has lightly browned around the edges.
- Lastly, sprinkle the top of the casserole with fresh green onions and parsley and serve hot.
- Refrigerate leftovers for three days or freeze them for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
Notes
You can use pork leftovers such as this keto Cuban pork in this recipe.
You could substitute the homemade BBQ sauce for an 18 oz jar of G Hughes Sugar-Free BBQ sauce to save extra time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 12.1gSaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 889mgCarbohydrates: 10.1gNet Carbohydrates: 7.9gFiber: 2.2gSugar: 4.6gProtein: 31.5g
