Braised Pork Ragu

Description

A perfect make-ahead dish that is served best over Parmesan risotto, but is also great over pasta or potatoes! Lamb or beef can also be substituted and is just as delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast, cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Season pork with the rosemary
  2. thyme
  3. pepper
  4. and salt. Heat oil in a large large Dutch over over medium-high heat. Sear pork in the hot oil until well browned on all sides
  5. about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir onion and carrot into pot; cook until onion is soft
  7. about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant
  8. about 1 minute.
  9. Pour in the wine; stir
  10. scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer; cook until meat is very tender and the sauce has thickened
  11. about 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6

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