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Cajun Pork Mac and Cheese

A one-pan meal made up of pork shoulder and macaroni pasta seasoned with Cajun spices in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

Cajun Pork Mac and Cheese recipe


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servings: 4

total time: 30 minutes

added on 09/15/2023

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 TBSP olive oil, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery rib, diced
  • 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded



DIRECTIONS

  1. Generously season the pork with salt & pepper
  2. Heat 1 TBSP of the olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add HALF the pork to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer the browned pork to a plate then add another 1 TBSP of oil to the pot and cook the rest of the pork the same way.
  5. Transfer all the browned pork to a plate and set aside.
  6. Add the remaining 1 TBSP of oil to the pot then add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  7. Add the pork back into the pot then stir in the flour, paprika, garlic, thyme, oregano, cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper and cook while stirring for about 1 minute.
  8. Stir in the milk and bring to a slight boil.
  9. When the milk begins to boil stir in the macaroni then reduce heat to medium-low.
  10. Place a lid on the pot and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until pasta is tender, about 12 minutes.
  11. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until combined.
  12. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.



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