This BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese is a delicious mash up of homemade and store bought for a surprisingly complex flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Made quickly on the stovetop, it's absolutely awesome.
I've lived in a lot of places around the world, including the American South. Well, some people consider Oklahoma to be more Midwestern, but I think it's a bit of both. I also spent three years in Tennessee. While I'm no pit master, I've had my share of good barbecue. Low and slow smoked pork is no joke. But as much pride as folks put into their barbecue down south, it can't beat kalua pig in my book.
I grew up in the dessert in Eastern Washington, but my roots are in Hawaii. Big family celebrations always included Hawaiian food, and kalua pig was always the centerpiece. I can only remember one time where they actually dug a pit in my grandmother's backyard and cooked it properly in the ground over hot rocks, but even in the oven, kalua pig if ridiculously good. But no matter where your pulled pork comes from, it's always awesome.
What makes BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese so awesome?
Unless you have a secret family recipe that you enjoy making on a regular basis and want something to do with leftovers, I would never expect you to make your own pulled pork for this dish. Use store bought or leftovers from your favorite barbecue joint. And if you're in Hawaii and can get kalua pig, definitely use that. You can also use your favorite barbecue sauce here. Make it simple because this is so good, you're gonna want to make it all the time.
The salty and smoky pulled pork is the perfect foil to the creamy mac and cheese, and an extra drizzle of sweet and spicy barbecue sauce just adds another level of complexity. I also love the contrast of textures. It's such an enjoyable eating experience. The whole thing is right over the top, and I'm all about it. I also love that this all brought together on the stovetop, so you don't need to turn your oven on and wait an extra half hour to dig in.
Magical Properties of Pork
Pigs appear much more in mythology and witchcraft than I would have thought before I started studying. Many goddesses take to form of pigs or have them as one of their sacred animals. They're a symbol of fertility because of the number of offspring they can produce in a single litter. When you're cooking with pork, you can call in good luck, prosperity, and longevity. They're also corresponded to the element of fire and the planet Jupiter. (Source: The Kitchen Witch's Guide to Healing & Self-Care by Maggie Haseman)
For more on the magical properties of the ingredients in this recipe, check the Kitchen Magick page.
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If you're ready for something seriously awesome, you've gotta give this BBQ Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese a try. I know you'll love it.
Looking for more awesome mac & cheese recipes? Try this Cornbread-Topped Chilli Mac or some Spinach Alfredo Mac & Cheese.
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