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Chef Jon Burge One Great City Brewing Company Chef Jon amps up familiar dishes by layering flavours for superb results . Umami rich mushroom risotto is brightened with charred yet mellow shallots and piquant pickled mushrooms . Those who think they know mac ‘ n cheese may be surprised by the addition of pork belly in chef Jon ’ s recipe . Earthy spices enhance the crisp unctuous meat and a little pickled onion finishes your bite with zip .
Mac and Cheese
INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp canola oil 8 cups cooked elbow macaroni ( 4 c . uncooked ) 2 cups cured pork belly cut into 1 / 2 ” cubes 2 cups bechamel 1 / 3 cup old cheddar , grated 1 / 3 cup smoked gouda , grated 1 / 4 cup breadcrumbs 1 / 4 cup pickled red onions 4 Tbsp chopped parsley 4 Tbsp chili oil salt and pepper to taste
Pickled red onion 3 medium red onions 2 cups sherry vinegar 2 cups rice vinegar 5 cloves 3 cardamom pods 1 tsp allspice berries 1 bay leaf 2 Tbsp salt 1 1 / 2 cups sugar
Bechamel 1L whole milk 5 cloves 1 bay leaf 10 peppercorns 3 sprigs thyme 1 / 2 cup flour 1 / 2 cup butter 3 / 4 cup smoked gouda , grated 3 / 4 cup old cheddar , grated
Cured pork belly 1 cup salt 1 cup sugar 1 / 3 cup coriander 1 / 3 cup cumin 1 Tbsp clove , ground 2 Tbsp cinnamon , ground 2 Tbsp black pepper , ground 2 Tbsp chili flakes 1 lb pork belly piece , skin off
Chili oil 2 cups canola oil 1 medium piece ginger , peeled and rough chopped
1 pod star anise 5 garlic pods , whole 2 Tbsp Korean chili powder 2 Tbsp chili flakes
METHOD Pickled red onion 1 . Peel onions and cut them in half through the root . Use a mandolin to slice them thinly or go as thin as you can with a knife . 2 . Divide onions equally between two 1 / 2 quart mason jars . 3 . Wrap spices in cheese cloth and tie with butcher twine . Place the cheese cloth spice package in a pot with all the remaining ingredients . 4 . Bring pot to a boil and let it simmer for 15 minutes . Remove the cheese cloth package and discard . 5 . While liquid is still hot , pour over the onions in each jar . Make sure they are all covered , stirring and pushing them down if necessary . 6 . Allow jars to fully cool . Put lids on and place in the refrigerator .
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10 ciao ! / feb / mar / two thousand twenty-three