Southern Pulled Pork Shooters with Cheese Grits and Creamy Coleslaw

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

Do you sometimes have a dish at a restaurant you enjoy so much, you simply must recreate it at home?

This recipe for southern pulled pork shooters with cheese grits and creamy coleslaw got its inspiration that way. A few years back, before I was living in Central Florida, I was in Orlando on family vacation. We went to a well know BBQ restaurant, and I had something that they call a Six-Shooter. It has been stuck in my head ever since! Basically, it was a cup filled with layers of cheesy grits, brisket, coleslaw and jalapeno. YUM. I finally got around to making my own version of this dish. It only took me a few years to get around to it.

Some things are worth the wait.

This is one of those recipes that will WOW your friends, but it comes together very simply. If you’ve spent any amount of time reading this blog, you know I like to keep things simple. Most of my recipes are semi-homemade or include some kind of shortcut. Kitchen shortcuts are a wonderful thing if they don’t take away from the deliciousness of the recipe. Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing is my secret ingredient for these pulled pork shooters.

I used this easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe, but you could alternately buy prepackaged pulled pork or even pick up a to-go order from your favorite local BBQ joint. I won’t tell!

I’m super picky when it comes to coleslaw. The ready-made stuff you get from the grocery deli department just doesn’t cut it. I like my coleslaw to taste fresh and have some crunch, which is something it loses after sitting for a while.

Combining a bag of coleslaw mix and jar of creamy Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing is the perfect solution – giving you the freshness without a lot of fuss. This also gives you control over how creamy you want your coleslaw. Not to mention, it tastes AMAZING. Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing is a staple for my summer-inspired meals.

Anything served in a cup is just so dang cute.

Southern Pulled Pork Shooters with Cheese Grits and Creamy Coleslaw

Angela Sellari

Friends and family will love these southern pulled pork shooters with cheese grits and creamy coleslaw. Perfect for casual summer entertaining, this main dish or appetizer comes together quickly.

4.79 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Calories 499 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds pulled pork already prepared (Use your favorite recipe or mine.)
• 16 ounces bag coleslaw mix
• 16 ounce jar Lighthouse Coleslaw Dressing
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup quick grits
• 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup diced dill pickle
• You’ll need 10 9 ounce clear plastic cups.

Instructions

 

• Prepare pulled pork. Set aside.
• Prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl combine coleslaw mix and Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing. Refrigerate until ready to assemble shooters.
• Prepare cheese grits. Bring water to a boil. Slowly stir in grits. Return to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low and cook 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese, until just melted.
• Assemble the shooters. In the bottom of each cup, spoon in a scant 1/2 cup of cheese grits. Top with a layer of pulled pork, about 1/4 cup. Add a layer of coleslaw to the top, and sprinkle with diced pickles.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1086mgFiber: 2g

Keyword coleslaw

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