Crispy Pork Chunks with Fries & Mac
Golden-fried Cuban pork chunks served with homemade fries and quick stovetop mac and cheese. A complete, craveable dinner plate that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 1240
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder, boneless, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into thin sticks. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 0.5 inch neutral oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until a wooden spoon handle bubbles vigorously when dipped.
- 3
Toss pork pieces in flour to coat lightly. Working in two batches, fry until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch.
- 4
Drain pork on paper towels. Pour out oil, leaving 2 tbsp in the skillet. Fry potatoes in batches until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes total.
- 5
While pork and fries cook, boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain. Warm milk with butter in a small pot, whisk in cheese until melted.
- 6
Toss drained pasta with cheese sauce. Serve pork, fries, and mac and cheese together on one plate with salt and hot sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or tongs
- small pot
- whisk
- large colander
- cutting board and chef's knife
- shallow bowl or plate for flour
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