Spicy Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese | AlcheMeats’ Lazy Lightning

🍽️ Introduction

This dish is the ultimate BBQ comfort food — creamy, cheesy mac & cheese topped with smoky, spicy pulled pork. The magic ingredient? AlcheMeats’ Lazy Lightning. This bold, pepper-forward blend brings a kick of flavor and heat that turns a classic into something electric.

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or prepping leftovers that get even better the next day, this Spicy Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese recipe delivers a thunderbolt of taste and texture in every bite.

Prep Time	Cook Time	Rest Time	Total Time	Servings
15 mins	8–13 hrs	1 hr (minimum)	9–14 hrs	12+

🧂 Ingredients

For the Pulled Pork

• 1 Boston Butt or pork shoulder/butt

• Mustard binder (optional)

• Lazy Lightning seasoning by AlcheMeats

• BBQ sauce (optional)

For the Mac & Cheese

• 1 lb elbow macaroni

• ½ cup butter

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 4 cups milk

• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 3 cups shredded pepper-jack cheese

• ½–1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes

• Salt & pepper, to taste

🔥 Directions

Pulled Pork

1. Open pork packaging and pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Trim fat cap thickness if desired.

2. Score the fat side in a checker pattern.

3. (Optional) Apply mustard binder liberally to all sides.

4. Season generously with Lazy Lightning to build bark and flavor.

5. Let marinate and sweat for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for best results.

6. Preheat smoker to 180–225°F.

7. Smoke uncovered until internal temperature reaches 160–170°F (typically 4–8 hours, depending on size and conditions).

8. Remove from smoker and place in a steam pan. Wrap tightly with aluminum foil.

9. Return to smoker, increase temp to 250–275°F, and continue cooking until probe tender (200–203°F internal temperature).

10. Remove and rest for at least 1 hour in an oven or cooler (the longer the rest, the better).

Pro Tip: When using a wireless meat probe thermometer, remove it and poke it back through the foil so the signal remains strong — trapping it inside will block WiFi/Bluetooth connection.

Mac & Cheese

11. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

12. Add macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain.

13. In the same pot, reduce heat to medium-low and melt butter.

14. Slowly whisk in flour in 3–4 parts, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.

15. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.

16. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups cheddar and 2½ cups pepper-jack cheese in batches until melted and smooth.

17. Add cooked pasta back into the cheese sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

18. Grease a 9x13 casserole dish, pour in mac & cheese, and top with remaining cheese.

19. Bake at 350°F for 20–30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

Finish & Serve

20. Remove rested pork from the steam pan and reserve the rendered liquid if desired.

21. Discard bone (if applicable), chop or pull pork to desired consistency, and mix in a touch more Lazy Lightning or reserved liquid.

22. Serve a hearty scoop of mac & cheese topped with pulled pork.

23. Add BBQ sauce for an extra layer of flavor — and dig in!

🎥 Watch the Recipe Video

Watch how we take creamy mac & cheese and turn it into a BBQ showstopper with Lazy Lightning — bold, smoky, and just the right amount of heat.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use a mix of cheddar and pepper-jack for balance between creamy and spicy.

• Resting the pork for longer (up to 2 hours) improves tenderness.

• For extra depth, drizzle a small amount of pork renderings over the mac & cheese before serving.

🧪 Featured Seasoning

Lazy Lightning
A bold, pepper-charged blend designed to spark flavor in pork, chicken, and even veggies. Lazy Lightning adds just the right amount of heat to strike the perfect balance between smoky and spicy — the true taste of transformation.

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