Braised Pork Ragu with Italian Spices
A hearty, slow-cooked Italian-inspired dish featuring tender pork in a rich, flavorful ragu. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds pork shouldercut into 2-inch cubes
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 stalks celerychopped
- ●1 can, 28 oz chopped tomatoescrushed by hand
- ●2 tablespoons italian seasoningdried oregano, basil, and thyme
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown pork cubes on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove pork from pot and set aside.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium and add chopped onion to pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in chopped carrots and celery and cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Return pork to pot and bring mixture to a simmer.
- 8
Cover pot and transfer to preheated oven at 300°F (150°C). Braise for 2 1/2 hours, or until pork is tender.
- 9
Remove pot from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve ragu hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.