Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Step 1

In a 6 quart slow cooker add pork shoulder and yellow onion. Pour in ginger ale and cook on low for 5 hours.

Step 2

If you want to use your instant pot add your pork shoulder, yellow onion, and ginger ale to the Instant pot.

Step 3

Do manual time for 75 minutes and natural release. The pork should be tender and easily shreddable with a fork.

Step 4

Pull the pork roast out of the slow cooker or instant pot, add to a large plate and shred with two forks.

Step 5

Pour out the juice from the slow cooker or Instant pot and add shredded pork back to the slow cooker or Instant pot.

Step 6

Add in 1 cup BBQ sauce and stir.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick spray.

Step 9

Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 10

Add in elbow macaroni and cook just until al dente following box directions.

Step 11

Drain pasta and set aside while you prepare the cheese sauce.

Step 12

Add a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Step 13

Once the butter is melted whisk in flour.

Step 14

Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.

Step 15

Reduce the heat to low and whisk slowly until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.

Step 16

Stir in the shredded cheese and stir until completely melted.

Step 17

Turn off the heat and stir in macaroni.

Step 18

Add macaroni and cheese to the prepared dish and top with pulled pork. Sprinkle on a little extra cheese if desired.

Step 19

You will have leftover pulled pork so don't be concerned if it does not all get used.

Step 20

Bake for about 15 minutes just to help warm the mixture through.

Step 21

Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.