Comfort food on a snowy evening

Yesterday we made Rachel and Dan's Slow Cooked Pulled Pork.  We made the dry rub and put it on the pork the night before and let it marinate all night.  We made the braising liquid the night before as well and in the morning it was quick and simple to put the pork and liquid in the crock pot.  The house was filled with a delicious aroma all day.  We did not add the onions until the last two hours - due to rushing in the morning to get to work - but the onions cooked just fine.  Rich and flavorful and just as tender as the pork.  Last night we had the pork fresh from the cooker with mashed potatoes, using the braising liquid as gravy.  Hmmm

Tonight we thickened some of the braised liquid with a roux, added some of the meat and onions, toasted some nice French bread, added a couple pickle slices and had juicey pulled pork sandwiches.  The bread and butter pickles complemented the tangy pork nicely.  As a side we made Jen and Zach's Baked Mac N Cheese.  I think we have discovered a new ingredient to add to a macaroni and cheese dish.  The eggs made a nice cheesy, slightly custardy goo.  Excellent comfort food on a cold, snowy evening.  A rich Argentinian Malbec wine rounded out the dinner.  Thanks to both couples for excellent recipes!