Name: Maple Sriracha Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 large russet potatoes; 2 cups pulled pork (leftovers or pre-cooked); 2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet); 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (or both!); 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste); Salt & pepper, to taste; Optional: green onions or cilantro for garnish

Description

Hey kitchen pals! Harper here, waving my trusty wooden spoon from my sunlit corner where comfort food dreams are born. Let’s talk about that magical moment when crispy-skinned potatoes meet smoky pulled pork and a drizzle that’ll make your tastebuds sing backup vocals. These Maple Sriracha Baked Potatoes? They’re not just food—they’re a flavor fireworks show in a spud jacket.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large russet potatoes
2 cups pulled pork (leftovers or pre-cooked)
2 large onions, thinly sliced (yellow or sweet)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter (or both!)
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1–2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional: green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Bake the potatoes:
Scrub and dry potatoes. Prick each 4–5 times with a fork (steam escape = no explosions!). Rub skins with a bit of oil and salt if you like. Bake at 400°F (200°C) directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes. Test by gently squeezing — if soft like a stress ball, they’re done. Rest 5 mins.
Caramelize onions:
Heat oil/butter on low in a skillet. Add onions + pinch of salt. Cook gently for 25–30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until jammy and chestnut brown. Lower heat if sizzling too loudly.
Warm the pork:
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, warm pulled pork with 2 tbsp water or broth to keep it juicy. Season with salt, pepper, or smoked paprika as you like.
Make the maple-sriracha drizzle:
Mix maple syrup and sriracha in a small bowl. Microwave 10 seconds to thin, if needed. Taste and adjust balance of sweet and heat.
Assemble:
Slice potatoes open crosswise, fluff insides with a fork. Layer pulled pork, caramelized onions, then drizzle the maple-sriracha glaze over the top. Garnish with green onions or cilantro.

Notes

Breakfast Bonanza: Swap pork for scrambled eggs + crispy bacon. Drizzle before serving!
Veggie Delight: Use smoky black beans + charred corn instead of pork. Top with avocado crema.
Sweet Potato Swap: Bake sweet potatoes and add cinnamon to the maple-sriracha.
Cheesy Indulgence: Sprinkle sharp cheddar before adding pork.
Asian Twist: Use hoisin sauce instead of maple syrup, garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 480 kcal per serving
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 22g