Pulled Pork and Pumpkin Cornbread Torta
Decadent, over-the-top, and delicious, this barbeque pulled pork torta is assembled with homemade pumpkin cornbread and sprinkled with fall-inspired toppings.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of 2 nonstick, 9-inch round baking pans with cooking spray.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until blended. Add pumpkin, sour cream, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended and creamy, about 2 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pour and evenly spoon equal portions of the batter mixture into the 2 prepared baking pans.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Place both over a wire cooling rack and let cool slightly, about 8 minutes. Carefully remove cornbread from pans and set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Center one cornbread, top-side down, on a serving plate or platter. Spoon and evenly spread the warm pulled pork over top to cover, then carefully center the remaining cornbread on top.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Mix pepitas, cranberries, and pecans together in a small bowl. Spoon evenly over the top edges of the cornbread and add a little spoonful to the center. Cut the assembled torta into even slices and serve with barbeque sauce.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)