Bbq Pork Belly Macaroni And Cheese Recipe
Make Bbq Pork Belly Macaroni And Cheese Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Macaroni and Cheese
Topping
Method
Cooking Pork Belly
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern. Rub the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder all over the pork belly.
- 2
Roast the Pork Belly
Place the pork belly on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 2.5 hours, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. Brush the BBQ sauce over the pork belly in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 3
Rest and Chop
Remove the pork belly from the oven, let it rest for about 15 minutes, then chop it into small bite-sized pieces.
Making Macaroni and Cheese
- 4
Cook the Macaroni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Combine Macaroni and Cheese Sauce
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well combined. Then, gently fold in the chopped BBQ pork belly.
Topping and Baking
- 8
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- 9
Assemble and Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb topping over the macaroni and cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy your BBQ Pork Belly Macaroni and Cheese!
