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Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
This smoky, creamy pulled pork mac and cheese recipe combines spicy, slow-cooked Mexican shredded pork with the best baked homemade mac and cheese. Prepare the pork in advance for a make-ahead comfort food dinner!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 495226h 19m⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 495226h 19m👤 Shelly📖 cookiesandcups
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- slow cooker
- bowl
- oven
- baking dish
- pot
- skillet
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Trim excess fat from the Pork Shoulder and place it in your slow cooker.
2
Combine Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, and Coriander in a small bowl. Rub this dry mixture all over the pork.
Cumin1 tablespoonsalt3 teaspoonsChili Powder1 tablespoonGround Coriander2 teaspoons
3
Add onions, jalapeño, and garlic to the slow cooker. Half the oranges and squeeze the juice onto the pork. Place the orange rinds in the slow cooker as well to add flavor. Cover and cook on low for ⏱️ 8-10 hours or on high for ⏱️ 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender.
onion, quartered1jalapeño, seeded and cut into chunks1garlic5 clovesmedium oranges (I used 4 mini)2
4
When the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and discard the onions, oranges, garlic, and jalapenos, leaving only the liquid. Place the pork back in the liquid and shred. Turn the slow cooker to warm and cover while you make your mac and cheese. You can also do this step up to a few days ahead.
onion, quartered1medium oranges (I used 4 mini)2garlic5 cloves
5
To Make the Mac and Cheese
6
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
7
Butter a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
butter6 tablespoons
8
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook Rotini according to package directions.
9
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in your flour, creating a paste (“roux”) and cook for 1 more minute. Slowly add warmed milk to the butter and flour, whisking constantly. Add cayenne pepper. Allow mixture to come to a boil and thicken slightly. Once the mixture is thickened slightly, add in 2 cups of grated cheese and cubed Velveeta, stirring until cheese is melted.
butter6 tablespoonswarmed milk (not boiling)4 cups
10
Drain pasta well and place it back in the large pot. Pour the cheese mixture over the cooked pasta. Stir in your drained Rotel until combined.
Rotel, drained well1 can
11
With a slotted spoon, add in pork to the mac and cheese, draining the liquid before adding to the pasta. Add as much or as little pork as you would like.
12
Transfer mac and cheese to the prepared dish, sprinkle remaining 3/4-1 cup grated cheese on top, and bake uncovered for ⏱️ 20-30 minutes until bubbly.
13
Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
calories
529 calories
fat Content
23.2 g
serving Size
1 bowl
fiber Content
4.1 g
sugar Content
14.2 g
sodium Content
1730 mg
protein Content
26.9 g
trans Fat Content
0.3 g
cholesterol Content
67 mg
carbohydrate Content
54.1 g
saturated Fat Content
11.4 g
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