PULLED-PORK MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This macaroni is indulgent, impossibly good, and worth the extra time and effort. From Fine Cooking.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Pork

Time 7h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs smoked pork shoulder
12 ounces dried ridged pasta, preferably radiatore
kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 small yellow onions, chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1 1/8 ounces all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces grated gruyere (1-1/2 cups)
4 ounces grated emmenthaler cheese (11/2 cups)
4 ounces grated fontina (1-1/2 cups)
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 ounces finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 325°F.
  • Put the pork in a large heavy-duty roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast until the meat is falling off the bone, 5 to 6 hours. Cool until warm enough to handle, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water according to package directions until just barely al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Shred the pork by hand, pulling it into 2-inch-long pieces. Discard the bone and any excess fat. Set aside 1 lb. of the pulled pork (about 4 cups) and save the rest for another use.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350°F Melt the butter in a large 8-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and very soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk in a slow, steady stream. Raise the heat to medium high and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the white wine, sage, and a 1/2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, whisking constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and use a wooden spoon to stir in the Gruyère, Emmentaler, and fontina. Stir in the reserved pork and pasta until well coated. Pour the mixture into a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the panko, Parmigiano, and olive oil. Sprinkle evenly over the mixture in the skillet.
  • Bake until the topping is browned and the cheese sauce is bubbling through the topping and around the edges of the skillet, 40 to 45 minutes. (If the topping begins to brown too deeply, tent loosely with foil.) Let the macaroni and cheese rest for at least 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chives and serve.

Matovu Ramadha
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I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but I loved this dish. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful.


izzy1234 dog
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


anthony cavallo
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Dipak Lakhaju
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Ahmad Hasan
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This is the best pulled pork mac and cheese I've ever had!


Wakabi Brian
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Marlei Jones
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a dairy-free cheese alternative. It worked great!


Ruhol Md Ruhol
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I added some diced jalapenos to this recipe and it gave it a nice kick. I highly recommend trying it.


Trisha Frank
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I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


Mohamed Ragab
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I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but I loved this dish. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful.


Crimroon
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


lashantrell wilson
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! My kids even ate their vegetables.


Abdul Hafeez
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The combination of pulled pork and mac and cheese is genius! It's the perfect comfort food.


Keaden Brown
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Md. Yasine
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This pulled pork mac and cheese was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.