Jul 17 2026
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Down South Recipe

Inspired by Emma Keys
Time7h
Serves4

Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, White Cheddar Macaroni, & Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce on a Hogie Roll

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Cole Slaw

White Cheddar Macaroni

Assembly

Method

Pulled Pork

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Place in a slow cooker with apple cider vinegar and cook on low for 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Once cooked, shred the pork with two forks and mix with Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. Keep warm.

Cole Slaw

  1. 3

    Mix the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

White Cheddar Macaroni

  1. 4

    Cook the Macaroni

    Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 5

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.

  3. 6

    Combine

    Mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Slice open the hoagie rolls and layer with pulled pork, cole slaw, and white cheddar macaroni. Serve warm.

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