Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork
Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork marries crispy-edged, tender griddlecakes with rich, peppery pork slow-braised in maple and cider for a balanced sweet-heat profile. It’s a standout for weekend brunch or a cozy dinner, offering layers of smoky spice, gentle tang, and buttery warmth in every bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Make pork: In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and crushed fennel seeds until well combined.
- 3
Place the pork in a shallow baking dish or pan that fits it with a few inches of space around the sides and is at least 2 to 3 inches deep. Coat the pork all over with about 3/4 of the spice blend, reserving the rest. Turn the pork so the fat side faces up in the dish.
- 4
Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until a deep brown crust forms, about 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Pour water, maple syrup, and cider vinegar into the baking dish and over the pork. Carefully grab the pork with tongs and use it to stir the braising liquid together. Cover the pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return to the oven and bake until fork-tender, about 3 hours more.
- 6
Let the pork rest, uncovered, for about 20 minutes. Shred with 2 forks. Stir the pork into the braising liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning with the reserved spice blend if needed.
- 7
Make pancakes: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds. Add buttermilk, egg, and 3 tablespoons melted butter; whisk just until combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 8
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Drop about 1/4 cup batter into the hot butter and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- 9
Place 1 pancake on a serving plate and top with as much pork as you like, along with the accumulated juices. Add another pancake, more pork with its juices, and 1 more pancake. Repeat with the remaining pancakes and pork.
- Calories 1276.86 kcal High 64%
- Protein 74.13 g Good Source 148%
- Carbohydrate 74.13 g 27%
- Total Fat 74.19 g High 95%
- Saturated Fat 27.35 g High 137%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 297.3 mg High 99%
- Sodium 429.17 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.66 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 30.82 g --
- Added Sugars 2.5 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 123.04 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 6.03 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 179.44 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 139.67 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 0.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple Braised Pulled Pork is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 4 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 1276.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Black Pepper. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork?
- About 4 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1276.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork healthy?
- Stacked Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple-Braised Pulled Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 1276.86 calories and 74.13 g of protein, or 148% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 429.17 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 27.35 g (137% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.5 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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