Pork Belly Mac Skillet

Ooey, gooey, and utterly amazing! This smoked pork belly burnt ends and creamy mac n’ cheese recipe creates a harmony of deep, savory flavors that define the ultimate in comfort food bliss. The pork belly burnt ends are irresistibly tender, boasting a caramelized exterior and bursting with smoky richness, balancing salty, sweet, and subtle spicy notes from the bold barbecue seasonings. Pairing these with creamy mac and cheese elevates both, as the pasta’s velvety cheese sauce provides a smooth, mellow sharpness that tempers the burnt ends’ robust flavors. The mac and cheese wraps every noodle in creamy goodness, serving as the perfect counterpoint to the punchy, smoky pork.

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Recipe from @thebkydpalate

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INGREDIENTS

Mac & Cheese:
  • 1 Lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 Chicken bouillon Cube
Roux
  • 1 1/2 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 5 tbsp Butter
Cheeses:
  • 1 lb Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8oz Colby Jack
  • 4 oz Smoked Gouda
Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp Ground Mustard
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Coarse Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
Garnish
  • Parmesan
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • Chives
Pork Belly
  • 1 Pork Belly Seasoned Generously

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat smoker to 250°F.
  2. Cube up, oil up, and season your pork belly with your favorite BBQ rub.
  3. Place on the smoker for 2 hours.
  4. Remove and place the cubed pork belly into a brazer or pan and coat with BBQ sauce.
  5. Smoke for another 30-45 minutes to tack up and until internal temp reaches 200F.
  6. While the burnt ends are tacking up, prepare your mac n cheese.
  7. Boil the noodles, grate the cheese.
  8. Mix the butter, flour, seasonings and milk, then heat and bring them all together.
  9. Add the noodles to the mix and stir.
  10. Once the burnt ends are done, combine with mac n’ cheese and go back on the smoker.
  11. Allow the cheese to get bubbly and caramelized — then enjoy!