MEALMac and Cheese
PROTEINVegetarian or Pork
TIMING20 minutes prep / 30 minutes cook
SERVES4 to 6 servings
WHY IT WORKS

A better bottle for this meal

Bake or stovetop your mac and cheese, then layer in Purgatory at serving time so the smoky profile stays distinct.

Purgatory brings a complex | earthy | fermented profile, which is why it works so naturally with this plate.

INGREDIENTS

What to grab

1 pound macaroni
Cheese sauce or baked mac and cheese
1 bottle Purgatory
Breadcrumb topping if desired
Greens or slaw
Optional sausage or bacon
Black pepper
METHOD

How to build it

1

Prepare the mac and cheese until it is creamy and fully hot.

2

Spoon Purgatory over individual portions instead of stirring the whole bottle into the pan.

3

Add breadcrumbs or extra black pepper if you want more texture.

4

Serve with a green side to keep the plate from going all richness, all the time.

BEST SIDES

What to serve with it

Simple greensA lighter side helps the smoke and cheese feel intentional.
Vinegar slawAcid is the best friend of a rich pasta dish.
Grilled sausageA smoky protein option that matches the sauce naturally.
FINISHING TOUCHES

How to land the plate

Purgatory is best used as a finishing sauce here, not cooked deep into the cheese.
This is a good guide for shoppers who want flavor complexity more than raw heat.