Salsa Verde Mac and Cheese

• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 pound Pork Shoulder Steaks, Boneless
• 13 cups Tequila For Deglazing
• 1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Medium Salsa Verde
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 whole Jalapeno, Deseeded And Diced
• 1/2 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 3 Tablespoons Flour
• 2- 1/2 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
• 1/4 teaspoons Ground Pepper
• 4 ounces, weight Medium Cheddar, Shredded
• 4 ounces, weight White Cheddar, Shredded
• 4 ounces, weight Havarti, Shredded
• 10 ounces, weight Penne Pasta

1. For the pork salsa verde: In large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
2. When oil is heated, brown pork shoulder cuts on all sides until browned.
3. (If you wish to cube the meat beforehand, feel free.
4. It will reduce cooking time.)
5. When meat is browned on all sides, deglaze pot with tequila.
6. Add in jarred salsa verde, garlic, jalapeno, and chicken broth.
7. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until meat can be pulled apart with forks.
8. Stir occasionally to ensure meat doesnt stick to the bottom of the pot.
9. For the mac and cheese: In separate pot, melt butter and just bring to a simmer.
10. Whisk in flour and allow to brown slightly, creating a roux.
11. Temper with milk by adding small amounts at a time, whisking constantly.
12. Once milk is completely added in, bring mixture to a boil to ensure roux activates and begins to thicken.
13. Add in powdered mustard, pepper, all cheeses and whisk until completely incorporated.
14. Bring to another slight boil and thicken sauce slightly.
15. Reduce heat and keep warm while pasta is cooked.
16. Prepare penne pasta according to package directions.
17. Drain well and pour into cheese mixture, folding to ensure all pasta is properly coated.
18. To serve, plate mac and cheese, spoon pork salsa verde on top.
19. Serve immediately.

olive oil, garlic, chicken broth, butter, flour, milk, mustard powder, ground pepper, cheddar, weight white cheddar, pasta

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/salsa-verde-mac-and-cheese/ (may not work)