Jun 04 2026
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Only The Brave (pulled Pork With Mac & Cheese) Recipe

Time9h
Serves4

$20

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Ingredients

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Pulled Pork

Method

Pulled Pork Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork

    In a slow cooker, combine the pork shoulder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded.

  2. 2

    Shred the Pork

    Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix in the barbecue sauce. Let it cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.

Mac & Cheese Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Macaroni

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

  2. 4

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth, then season with salt and black pepper.

  3. 5

    Combine and Bake

    Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Plate the mac & cheese and top it with the pulled pork. Enjoy your Only The Brave dish!

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