Best Braised Pork Ragu Recipes

BRAISED PORK RAGU

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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!

Provided by KIRSTEN_R

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Season pork with the rosemary, thyme, pepper, 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, about 10 minutes.
Stir onion and carrot into pot; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the wine; stir, 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, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 559.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

MILK-BRAISED PORK WITH MUSHROOM-ARTICHOKE RAGù

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Braising meat in milk is a classic cooking technique in Italy. The milk acts as a tenderizer and creates a beautiful caramelized sauce. This is a perfect dish for the wood-fired oven or cooker because the braising pot is surrounded on all sides by heat and cooks more evenly. When artichokes aren't in season, use leeks or even Swiss chard in their place.

Yield serves 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless pork shoulder, some fat trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, coarsely chopped
3 juniper berries, crushed
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs rosemary or savory
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds mushrooms (chanterelles, cremini, or shiitakes), sliced (if using shiitakes, stem them first)
1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen artichoke hearts
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

Steps:

Prepare a medium fire (325°F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy casserole over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Add the pork and sear all over until well browned. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside. Remove all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the pot. Return the pot to medium heat and add the onions, juniper berries, bay leaves, and rosemary and cook until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until the garlic is lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Return the pork to the pot and pour in the milk. Cover and place in the oven to braise for 2 hours, turning the pork 2 or 3 times during the course of cooking.
Meanwhile, to make the ragù, heat the olive oil in a small Dutch oven or heavy casserole over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the mushrooms and artichoke hearts, cover, and place in the oven to cook for 15 minutes. Uncover and add the garlic, wine, salt, and pepper. Cover and return to the oven for 10 minutes, stirring a few times while cooking. Uncover and cook until the artichoke hearts are tender and some of the juices have evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the lemon zest. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Set aside and keep warm.
Uncover the pork after 2 hours and cook for 30 minutes, or until the meat is fork-tender. Transfer the roast to a plate and tent with aluminum foil.
Remove the bay leaves, rosemary, and juniper berries from the milky sauce. Skim any excess fat from the top. The milk will have curdled in the cooking process. Using an immersion blender, process the sauce until smooth. Add the nutmeg and walnuts. Return to the oven to heat through. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Slice the meat and serve with the sauce spooned over the top. Accompany with the ragù.