How To Set Up A Pulled Pork Nachos Bar

Do you love casual entertaining ideas? Today I’m sharing a recipe for Pulled Pork Nachos Bar that is so easy, and your guest will love it. All ingredients are easy to prepare ahead of time for simple entertaining.

This is a build-your-own nachos bar, and guests can choose their favorite toppings, so they are always happy.

Why Host A Dinner Party?

Last weekend we hosted our second Pulled Pork Nachos Bar Party, which was just as successful as the first one.

First, it’s a great fall outdoor entertaining idea, and all the work is done ahead of time; therefore, you can enjoy your guests and the food.

We love to entertain, but even if you don’t, this simple party is so easy to pull off that you should try it.

Entertaining isn’t so much about the food or the table setting as it is about making memories with family and friends.

However, I love decorating and setting the table, so the outdoor kitchen was decorated for fall. It was the perfect spot to host the pulled pork nachos party.

You can see the simple table-setting ideas if you missed them earlier. However, paper plates and buffet-style dining would be just as acceptable for a no-stress dinner party.

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How To Set Up A Pulled Pork Nachos Bar

First, you should determine the topping and all ingredients you want to serve on the nachos bar.

Then add place cards to identify each item on the bar.

I found these cute little metal pigs to hold the place cards; however, the vintage flower frog and fun mouse also worked.

Add the place cards and all the toppings to a bar area or table so that your guests can fill their plates with the toppings of their choice.

Brad’s Best Recipe for Pulled Pork

Brad always prepares the recipe for pulled pork a few days ahead of time in a large dutch oven.

His theory is the longer it sits, the better it is. If it’s more than a couple of days, he freezes the pork and thaws it out just in time for the party.

Keep the pork hot until ready to serve. We serve the pork from the crock pot for small gatherings like this. For larger groups, we use heated serving trays.

Brad’s full recipe is at the end of the post.

Note: You can order your pork from a local B-B-Que Restaurant to serve with your nachos if you prefer.

What To Serve On The Nachos Bar?

There are several choices of toppings to complete your recipe for pulled pork nachos bar. However, the main ingredients are pulled pork and tortilla chips.

Here is a list of suggested items to include in your pulled pork nachos bar.

• Brad’s Best Pulled Pork Recipe for Dutch Oven
• Tortilla Chips
• 2 choices of Barbecue Sauce – Sweet Baby Rays and Georges were our choices
• Chopped Green Onions
• Pica de gallo
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• 2 choices of shredded cheese – Colby Jack and Sharp Cheddar were our choices
• Jalapeno Peppers

These are some optional items that would also be great on the bar.

• Salsa
• Black Bean
• Mexican Corn
• Red Onions
• Additional Barbecue Sauce options
• Brioche Buns for sliders

Let The Party Begin

Once dinner is served, allow your guest to choose a plate and fill it with all the yummy toppings.

Place the chips and hot pulled pork at the beginning of the buffet-style table.

Next, add the barbecue sauces to be applied directly to the pulled pork.

Mix the other toppings along the table and add the cheese options last.

What To Serve As A Side Dish?

Do you need a side dish with all these toppings? Well, that is debatable. However, I did serve my Easy Homemade Slaw Recipe with the nachos.

It is quick and easy to make and can be made a couple of days before the party. So win, win!

The fall party was a success, and everyone enjoyed the casual atmosphere.

The evening ended with everyone gathering around the fire pit, and for dessert, a few marshmallows were roasted over the open flame.

I hope you are encouraged to host a fall gathering with friends. Remember, it’s not so much the food or the table setting as it is about gathering friends and family to make lasting memories.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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