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Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
TOTAL TIME5 hrs 15 mins
SKILL LEVELBeginner
SERVINGS6
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About this RecipeRich, creamy, and full of savory flavor, this comfort food classic works beautifully as a hearty main or a standout side.
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Ingredients
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Pulled Pork

1 Boneless Shoulder Picnic Roast
 
3 tbsps. Barbecue seasoning
 
2 tbsps. Liquid smoke
 
1 cup Barbecue sauce

Mac & Cheese

 
1 lb. Medium pasta shells, cooked
 
2 cans Cheddar cheese sauce
 
8 oz. Shredded cheddar cheese
 
2 tsps. Black pepper
 
1 tbsp. Barbecue seasoning
Directions
1.
Pulled Pork: Season the pork butt with 3 tablespoons of your favorite barbecue seasoning blend and a few drops of liquid smoke.
2.
Place the seasoned pork in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker.
3.
Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 5 to 6 hours.
4.
Once cooked, remove the pork from the slow cooker using tongs and transfer it to a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
5.
Shred the pork using tongs, two forks, or your fingers, then stir in your desired amount of barbecue sauce.
6.
Mac & Cheese: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and return it to the saucepan.
7.
Stir in the cheese sauce, Cheddar cheese, black pepper, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of barbecue seasoning blend.
8.
Cook and stir the pasta mixture over medium heat until all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
9.
Serve the pulled pork over the mac and cheese.
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