Pork BBQ Pearl

• Pork BBQ Pearl inspired by Rocklands BBQ in DC

• Pork inspired by America's Test Kitchen Season 11, Episode 06 - Fall Favorites

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The pearl is a heavenly combination of BBQ pork, mac & cheese, and baked beans. Preparation time is about 12 to 24 hours, cook time is about 7 hours.

Equipment

Beyond standard kitchen equipment, the following items are also required or helpful:

• Roasting pan (or pan with rack)

• Kitchen thermometer

Ingredients

Pork

Value	Unit	Item
6-8	lbs.	pork shoulder
0.3	cup	kosher salt
0.3	cup	brown sugar
1	Tbsp.	ground pepper

Mac and Cheese

Value	Unit	Item
1	box	Shells and cheese (Velveeta brand will work)

Beans

Value	Unit	Item
1	can	baked beans (Bush's baked beans will work)

Serving Size

To be determined.

Preparation

Prepare the pork 12 to 24-hours before cooking.

1. Wash pork should with cold water, path dry with paper towel.

2. On the skin/fat cap side, cross-hatch at one inch intervals.

3. Combine salt and brown sugar in a bowl, then rub mixture all over meat.

4. Cover meat in plastic cling wrap and place in fridge on a plate to rest for 12 to 24-hours.

5. Remove meat from fridge and add on ground pepper.

Cooking

Pork

1. Turn on oven to 325°F.

2. Cover bottom of roasting pan with aluminum foil to prevent burning of drippings.

3. Oil rack such that meat separates cleanly after cooking.

4. Cook meat for 5 to 6-hours, until internal temperature reads 180°F.

5. Take out meat, tent with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for about one hour.

6. Carve or pull meat to enjoy.

   • To pull meat, cut into 2 inch chunks and pull with stand mixer and paddle attachment. Try to not overload mixer.

   • Pour in BBQ sauce after a little time to mix into pulled pork

Macaroni & Cheese

1. Make mac & cheese while meat is resting.

Beans

1. Re-heat beans in pot while meat is resting.

Serving

1. In a bowl, add mac & cheese, then beans, and meat.

   • Create layers with each component