Pulled Pork Mac N Cheese with Mushrooms Rate this article: 5.0 2468 Print Yield:Serves 6-8 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 8+ hours Ingredients: Pulled Pork: 2-3 lb (0.9 – 1.3 kg) Ontario pork shoulder Salt and pepper 1 cup (250 mL) root beer 1 cup (250 mL) of barbeque sauce (of your choice) Mac N Cheese: 1 lb (500 g) fresh mixed mushrooms (portabella, shiitake, oyster), coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 3 cups (750 mL) rigatoni pasta (cooked until al dente) 3 cups (750 mL) milk 1/2 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 Tbsp (7 mL) Italian herbs 2 Tbsp (30 mL) butter 2 Tbsp (30 mL) flour 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups (750 mL) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro Cooking Instructions: Season all sides of pork with salt and pepper. Place pork in slow cooker with root beer and barbeque sauce. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker to drain liquid. Place back in slow cooker and using a fork or tongs, shred pork and remove excess fat. Add more barbeque sauce if you wish. Cover and return to low. Place chopped mushrooms on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast mushrooms in a 400°F oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Set aside. In a large pot, cook pasta until al dente. Set aside. In a large pot combine milk, onion, garlic, and Italian herbs; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes, allowing for flavours to steep. Pour through a strainer and return to pot. In another large saucepan melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Slowly begin to whisk in seasoned milk; this will make a paste. Continue whisking until all milk has been added. Whisk over medium-low heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add Dijon, salt and pepper. Transfer cooked pasta to a large casserole dish. Mix in roasted mushrooms, cheese, and sauce. Top with approximately 3 cups of pulled pork (rest can be reserved). Bake at 350°F (175°C) until cheese is completely melted, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro Nutritional Information Pulled Pork Mac N Cheese with Mushrooms 1/8 of recipe Protein 28g Calories 590 Sugar Fat 31g Saturated 15g Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Cholesterol Sodium Potassium Calcium 445mg Carbohydrate 49g Fibre 3g Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole Pork and Mushroom Hand Pies Tags: Pork RecipesPork Shoulder RecipesPulled Pork RecipesDinner RecipesOven RecipesSlowcooker RecipesPulled Pork Mac N Cheese with Mushrooms