Backpacking Stove
Dinner
High-Protein
Dairy
Backpacking Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
Packed with protein and calories to rebuild spent energy. Cook this one-pot dinner after long trail days when you need serious backcountry comfort.
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Added November 6, 2026

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 1
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •3 oz dehydrated macaroni
- •1 tablespoon heavy cream powder
- •1 teaspoon butter powder
- •3 tablespoons cheddar cheese powder
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- •1 teaspoon potato starch or corn starch
- •1 package Meat Shredz: Black Pepper Pulled Pork
Equipment
- • Cook pot
- • Stove
- • Dehydrator
Instructions
- 1Pre-cook the macaroni until just done, then drain and dehydrate for 4-6 hours.
- 2Place the macaroni and dry ingredients in a bag for storage.
- 3At camp, add the macaroni and dry ingredients to a pot with about 1 cup of water, stir to dissolve.
- 4Bring to a boil, then lower the flame and simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- 5Add the pulled pork, stir, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Adjust cooking time if necessary.
Camp tips
- • Dehydrate macaroni at home to save cooking time at camp.
- • Use a pot cozy to keep the food hot while it rehydrates.
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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