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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
Source: iheartpacificnorthwest.com
Backpacking Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
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

  1. 1Pre-cook the macaroni until just done, then drain and dehydrate for 4-6 hours.
  2. 2Place the macaroni and dry ingredients in a bag for storage.
  3. 3At camp, add the macaroni and dry ingredients to a pot with about 1 cup of water, stir to dissolve.
  4. 4Bring to a boil, then lower the flame and simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  5. 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.

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