Sweet Tea Braised Pork Shank with Collard Greens & Macaroni – As Seen on Restaurant: Impossible : Ro

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 qt sweet tea
• 2 qts beef stock
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 4 bone-in pork shanks
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp BBQ spice
• 1 lb sliced bacon, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 lbs frozen chopped collard greens
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ cup cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 lbs cavatappi pasta, cooked according to the package
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp pecans, toasted and chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped