Carnitas Mac Recipe
Make Carnitas Mac Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Carnitas
Macaroni and Cheese
Toppings
Method
Carnitas Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- 2
Season the Pork
In a slow cooker, add the pork chunks, garlic cloves (minced), chopped onion, orange juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
- 3
Cook the Carnitas
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is tender and shreds easily.
- 4
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaves.
Macaroni and Cheese Preparation
- 5
Cook the Macaroni
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Add Cheese and Season
Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 8
Combine Mac and Cheese
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
Assembly
- 9
Combine Carnitas and Mac
In a large serving bowl, combine the shredded carnitas and the macaroni and cheese. Mix well.
- 10
Serve
Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.