Ingredients

4 Servings

Meat & Seafood

  • Pork Back Ribs 2 1/2 lb

Packaged Products

  • Hoisin Sauce 2 Tbsp

Spices

  • Kosher Salt 3 1/2 tsp

Condiments

  • Tomato Ketchup 2 Tbsp

Produce

  • Garden Fresh Thyme 1 sprig

  • Fresh Chives 1 Tbsp

  • Garlic Cloves 6

  • Fresh White Cauliflower 1 head

  • Red Chili Pepper 1/2

  • Ginger 1

Dry Goods

  • Macaroni 1 cup

  • All Purpose Flour 1/4 cup

Pantry

  • Olive Oil 1/3 cup

  • Black Pepper 2 pinches

  • Rice Wine Vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp

Beverage

  • Grapefruit Juice 1/2 cup

Dairy & Eggs

  • Heavy Cream 1 cup

  • Muenster Cheese 1 cup

  • Unsalted Butter 2 Tbsp

  • Whole Milk 1 cup

Canned/Bottled Goods

  • Low Sodium Soy Sauce 1/2 cup

Baking Products

  • Light Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp

Preparation

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425F. Line two sheet pans with foil.

    Connect Oven
  2. Bake Ribs

    Season ribs on all sides. Bake for 45 minutes, bone side up.

    • 1/2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
    • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 2 1/2 lb Pork Back Ribs
    • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  3. Flavor Creation

    Prepare ingredients. Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Strain.

    • 1/2 cup Grapefruit Juice
    • 1 1/2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
    • 2 Garlic Cloves
    • 2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
    • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
    • 2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
    • 1 , grated Ginger
    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1/2 Red Chili Pepper
    • 2 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  4. Cook Pasta

    Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta & set aside.

    • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup Macaroni
    • 3 cups Water
  5. Cook Cauliflower

    Toss or coat cauliflower & garlic with olive oil. Season with salt. Bake for 25 minutes.

    • 1 head , small florets Fresh White Cauliflower
    • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 2 , sliced Garlic Cloves
  6. Start Mac & Cheese Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in flour and whisk until mixture is light brown in color. Gradually add in milk & heavy cream & whisk until smooth. Add thyme & garlic. Stir constantly over low heat for 10 minutes, until thickened or coats the back of a spoon.

    • 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 1 sprig Garden Fresh Thyme
    • 2 , smashed Garlic Cloves
    • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
    • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  7. Flip Ribs

    Remove sheet pan from oven. Flip ribs bone-side down and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

    • 2 1/2 lb Pork Back Ribs
  8. Finish Mac & Cheese Sauce

    Turn off heat, remove garlic & thyme. Add cheese, salt, pepper, & chives. Fold in cooked macaroni.

    • 1 Tbsp , minced Fresh Chives
    • 1 pinch Black Pepper
    • 1 cup Macaroni
    • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
    • 1 cup , shredded Muenster Cheese
  9. Serve & Enjoy!

    Pair with good music.

Nutrition

  Amount per
serving
Daily value percentage
Calories 1110 kcal  
Total Fat 70 g 90%
Total Saturated Fat 30 g 150%
Unsaturated Fat 40 g  
Cholesterol 205 mg 69%
Sodium 3680 mg 160%
Total Carbohydrate 59 g 21%
Fiber Total Dietary 5 g 17%
Sugars Total 19 g  
Excellent Source: Protein 54 g 109%
Excellent Source: Vitamin C 84 mg 90%
Calcium Ca 420 mg 30%
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By Innit Culinary Team