Need some suggestions on protein for daughter’s birthday

GrateEggspectations

My daughter turns five in a few weeks, at which time we will host a gathering for about 10 people. Traditionally, I have cooked large pieces of meat, such as brisket or pulled pork, and have let them rest a few hours before slicing and serving when meal time rolls around.

When we asked our daughter what she wanted to eat for her birthday this year, all she said was “macaroni,” which presumably meant the mac and cheese that we often make for her.

Looking for suggestions on a neat cook that I can have more or less ready prior to the guests’ arrival, so as to minimize the time spent fussing while they are here, and that can work with mac and cheese. Can be any meat.

Suggestions and recipes most welcome... and thanks!

SmokeyPitt

You are in kuck...because mac n cheese goes with anything!

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-mac-and-cheese-with-pulled-pork-recipe-1973508

https://www.tastemade.com/videos/pulled-pork-and-macaroni-pie

JohnInCarolina

The APL pork loin recipe is a winner. Would pair well with mac and cheese I think.

SmokeyPitt

Just missed the 1 hour edit window to fix my typo. kuck = luck. I was unkuky I guess.

DoubleEgger

Hotdogs and hamburgers.

fishlessman

for a kids birthday....meatloaf or/and ribs with macaroni

mEGG_My_Day

I might consider doing a pepper stout beef for adults and sloppy joe for kids. Both can be made ahead, served on hamburger buns with Mac and cheese on the side.

GrateEggspectations

Some great ideas, guys. Thanks.

I put on my thinking cap and wondered whether I could deep fry mac and cheese “buns” to make burgers. When I Googled it to see if it had been done, it had. My wife thinks this is not realistic because it would require too much last minute work - deep frying the “buns” and cooking up the burgers. Deep fryer and the kidlets also makes for a bad combo.

Damn... I thought I was on to something there.

GrateEggspectations

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2423923#Comment_2423923

I guess you’re kuck with it now.

Biggreenpharmacist

https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2423923#Comment_2423923

i wouldn’t worry bout it. Kuck it.