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.

Joshua Ostwalt
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This dish was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Selim Reza
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved this dish. The pulled pork was so flavorful and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, but not too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the pulled pork. I thought the mac and cheese was a little bland, but my kids didn't seem to mind.


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This recipe was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The pulled pork was tender and the mac and cheese was creamy.


sharpshooterq8
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I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but I loved this dish. The mac and cheese was so creamy and flavorful, and the pulled pork added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Shahzad Ijaz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tusher Mia
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again.


Malik Shab
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This recipe was a disaster! The pulled pork was tough and the mac and cheese was watery. I don't know what went wrong, but I will definitely not be making this dish again.


Michele Jones
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I thought this dish was just okay. The pulled pork was a little dry and the mac and cheese was a little bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Abby Killackey
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This dish was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Indika Sewwandi
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved this dish. The pulled pork was so flavorful and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, but not too heavy. I would definitely make this again.


Brooklyn Stapleton
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


SHAHIN RAZY OFICILE
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the pulled pork. I thought the mac and cheese was a little bland, but my kids didn't seem to mind.


Mame
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This recipe was a little too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The pulled pork was tender and the mac and cheese was creamy.


Bisindra Patel
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I'm not a huge fan of pulled pork, but I loved this dish. The mac and cheese was so creamy and flavorful, and the pulled pork added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Reaper Grim
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This is my new favorite comfort food. The pulled pork and mac and cheese are a match made in heaven. I love that I can make this dish in my slow cooker, so I can have dinner ready when I get home from work.


Opeyemi Omoniyi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pulled pork was tender and flavorful, and the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy. I would highly recommend this recipe.


JaemJen Dream
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This pulled pork macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The combination of the smoky pulled pork and the creamy mac and cheese was perfect. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was ready in under an hour. I will definitely be making this