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Braised Pork Ragu
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5 from 1 vote

Braised Pork Ragu

A slow cooked pork shoulder, simmered all day and served with gnocchi, pasta, or mashed potatoes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 273kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for topping

Instructions

  • Pat the pork shoulder with paper towel to remove excess liquid. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add olive oil to a large oven-proof Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the pork shoulder and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes each.
  • Remove the pork from the Dutch oven.
  • Add the onion, carrots, garlic, and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cook the vegetables until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the wine and cook for another 5 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes, and stir well to combine.
  • Return the pork to the Dutch oven, tucking it into the sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 3 ½-4 hours, until the pork is fork tender and easily shreddable.
  • Note: make sure the mixture is lightly simmering the entire time. If the heat is too low and the mixture isn't hot enough, the pork will likely not be done in 4 hours.
  • Once the pork is finished, shred the pork with two forks.
  • Serve rage with pasta, polenta, or gnocchi.
  • Top with shredded or grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2886IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg