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Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

This pulled pork mac and cheese is packed full of sharp cheddar cheese and lots of slow cooker or instant pot pulled pork. For added flavor, I drizzled the top with even more BBQ sauce.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1155 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For BBQ Pork
  • 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder fat trimmed
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 (12 ounce) can ginger beer/ale Vernors is my favorite
  • 1-2 cups BBQ sauce
For Macaroni and Cheese
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups whole milk warmed
  • 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

For pulled pork
Instant pot:
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  1. To your 6-quart Instant Pot add pork shoulder, yellow onion, and ginger ale.
  2. Set manual time for 75 minutes on high.
  3. After 75 minutes let the pulled pork NATURAL release.
  4. The pork should be tender and easily shreddable with a fork.
  5. Pull the pork roast out of the Instant Pot, add to a large plate and shred with two forks. If there are any large chunks of fat just throw them away.
  6. Pour out the juice from the Instant Pot and add shredded pork back to the Instant Pot.
  7. Add in 1 cup BBQ sauce and stir.
  8. Add more BBQ sauce if desired or needed. You want the meat to be coated but not dripping with sauce. Cover to keep warm while you prepare the mac and cheese.
Slow cooker:
  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker add pork shoulder and yellow onion. Pour in ginger ale and cook on low for 5 hours.
  2. Pull the pork roast out of the slow cooker, add to a large plate and shred with two forks. If there are any large chunks of fat just throw them away.
  3. Pour out the juice from the slow cooker and add shredded pork back into the slow cooker.
  4. Add in 1 cup BBQ sauce and stir.
  5. Add more BBQ sauce if desired or needed. You want the meat to be coated but not dripping with sauce. Cover to keep warm while you prepare the mac and cheese.
For mac and cheese:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add in elbow macaroni and cook just until al dente following box directions.
  4. Drain pasta and set it aside while you prepare the cheese sauce.
  5. Add a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  6. Once the butter is melted whisk in flour.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and whisk slowly until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
  9. Stir in the shredded cheese and stir until completely melted.
  10. Turn off the heat and stir in macaroni.
  11. Add macaroni and cheese to the prepared dish and top with pulled pork. Sprinkle on a little extra cheese if desired.
  12. You will have leftover pulled pork so don't be concerned if it does not all get used.
  13. Bake for about 15 minutes just to help warm the mixture through.
  14. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 1155kcal (58%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 99g (198%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 277mg (92%) Sodium 1184mg (49%) Potassium 1643mg (47%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 1110IU (22%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 693mg (69%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1155

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 1155kcal 58%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 99g 198%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 277mg 92%
Sodium 1184mg 49%
Potassium 1643mg 35%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 1110IU 22%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 693mg 69%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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