The hangover burrito: Pulled Pork Breakfast Burritos

Mar 26, 2025 • Tom Jackson

Kickstart your morning with our irresistible Pulled Pork Breakfast Burrito—a flavor-packed fusion of smoky, slow-cooked pulled pork, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy tater tots, and melty Chihuahua cheese, all wrapped in a soft, steamed flour tortilla. Enhanced with zesty Holmes Made Green Chile Salsa, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and an optional spicy kick from Heat Mavericks Jalapeño Vice Hot Sauce, this hearty Tex-Mex-inspired recipe brings together authentic barbecue taste and breakfast comfort for an unforgettable start to your day.

Pulled Pork Breakfast Burritos

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

American

Servings

8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

12 hours

Calories

250

Savor the perfect blend of smoky pulled pork, creamy eggs, and crispy tots in this indulgent breakfast burrito. Each bite delivers a rich medley of flavors, from savory meat to vibrant green chile salsa and velvety cheese, making it a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a delicious and energizing morning meal.

Ingredients

1/2 lb (1 cup) cooked pulled pork, seasoned with Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano
4 (12”) flour tortillas
6 eggs, whisked
12 oz tater tots, cooked
1/2 cup Holmes Made Green Chile Salsa
2 cups Chihuahua cheese, grated
1/3 cup sour cream
Heat Mavericks Jalapeño Vice Hot Sauce

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Directions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 200ºF, set up for smoking.
Season the pork butt with Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano. Place on the grill and smoke overnight (8 hours). Turn the smoker up to 250ºF - 275ºF in the morning, then when it reaches an internal temperature of 155ºF - 165ºF internal, and a dark bark is formed on the outside, remove and wrap in plastic, then two sheets of foil.
Return to the grill and cook until the blade bone easily slides out of the pork but, at about 205ºF internal temperature.
Remove the diffuser plate and place a Yoder Smokers Cast Iron Griddle over the fire. Increase the grill temperature to 450ºF.
Pull the pork. Keep out what you need for the burritos, then refrigerate or freeze the rest.
Add pulled pork to the griddle. Cook to sear one side, then chop and turn the pork.
Spray the griddle with pork fat and add the whisked eggs. Let the bottom layer set, then toss with the pork and add the cheese. Cook just until the eggs are set and cheese begins to melt, then remove the mixture from the grill. Place in a bowl or container and cover to keep warm.
Stack the tortillas. Wrap in wet paper towels. Place them on the griddle to steam and soften for about two minutes, then flip to steam from the other side or until pliable.
To build a burrito, place the pork, egg and cheese mixture in the tortilla. Top with tater tots, salsa and sour cream. Roll to enclose the filling.
Grill the burritos on the griddle to set the shape and add crispy texture.
Serve with Heat Mavericks Jalapeño Vice Hot Sauce, if you like it spicy!

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Breakfast burritos have a rich history rooted in the melding of traditional Mexican cuisine with American breakfast customs. The burrito itself originated in Mexican culinary tradition, where a simple flour tortilla serves as the perfect vessel to hold a variety of savory fillings. As Mexican communities settled in the southwestern United States, this humble dish evolved to accommodate local tastes and ingredients, setting the stage for its transformation into a breakfast staple.

In the mid-20th century, innovators began reimagining the burrito for morning meals by introducing breakfast-specific components such as scrambled eggs, cheese, potatoes, and various meats. This fusion not only satisfied the desire for a hearty start to the day but also capitalized on the growing trend of portable, on-the-go meals. The breakfast burrito became a practical solution for busy lifestyles, offering a balanced combination of protein, carbohydrates, and vibrant flavors all wrapped in a convenient tortilla.

The rapid rise in the popularity of breakfast burritos can be attributed to several cultural and social factors. Urbanization and the fast pace of modern life have driven consumers to seek out meals that are both nourishing and easily transportable. Moreover, as diners began to appreciate the versatility and international flair of such dishes, breakfast burritos found a permanent place on menus across casual eateries and food trucks alike. Their visually appealing presentation and customizable nature further cemented their status.