Mac and Cheese BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls
These mac and cheese BBQ pulled pork bowls layer creamy baked mac and cheese with slow-cooked Coke-braised pulled pork and BBQ sauce. The ultimate comfort food bowl.
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Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder
- 12 oz can Coke
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- Your favorite BBQ seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Make the pulled pork. Season the pork shoulder generously on all sides with BBQ seasoning. Place in a slow cooker. Pour the Coke over the pork, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or until completely fork-tender and falling apart. Drain most of the liquid, shred the pork with two forks, and stir in the BBQ sauce. Let it cook on low another 20 to 30 minutes to absorb the sauce.
- Make the mac and cheese using The One Pot Momma Recipe
- Assemble the bowls. Spoon a generous portion of baked mac and cheese into each bowl. Top with a big scoop of BBQ pulled pork. Add extra BBQ sauce on top if desired.
Notes
The Coke in the pulled pork adds sweetness and helps tenderize the meat. Don't skip it.
Make the pulled pork the day before and refrigerate overnight. The flavor deepens significantly and it reheats beautifully.
For extra indulgence, add a sprinkle of extra shredded cheese on top of the assembled bowl and hit it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
Make the pulled pork the day before and refrigerate overnight. The flavor deepens significantly and it reheats beautifully.
For extra indulgence, add a sprinkle of extra shredded cheese on top of the assembled bowl and hit it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
