Pork Meat Ragout

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PRESENTATION

Deep, savory flavor sets pork ragu apart as a real family favorite at dinner, whether it’s a cozy weeknight meal or something special for Sunday gatherings. The tender, slow-braised pork and rich sauce bring home that comforting Italian meat sauce vibe, with lots of hearty depth and a touch of rustic elegance families really enjoy. You’ve probably seen how the deep color and inviting aroma of braised pork ragu just draw everyone to the table—the way the sauce clings to pasta is PRETTY AMAZING, and every bite is succulent, meaty, and satisfying. Great for making the table feel just right with some pork shoulder recipe magic, this dish pops with both visual appeal and that kind of bold taste that makes dinner stay on everyone’s mind. It looks beautiful ladled over wide noodles like pappardelle or even on creamy polenta, giving plates a nice, classic Italian look without any fuss. Family dinners work well with this easy comfort food, since everyone can pile it onto their favorite carb or even scoop it with crusty bread—seriously, just seeing a big pot of slow-braised pork ragu on the table gets people excited for dinner (and often seconds).

Busy home cooks appreciate reliable slow cooker pork ragu for batch cooking or weekends when you want easy, reheatable, flavorful meals. This is one of those dependable, budget-friendly recipes that stretches across many occasions and works well for saving leftovers—perfect for meal preppers or anyone needing extra servings for hungry kids. Versatile enough for parties, casual potlucks, or family celebrations, pork ragu can star in classic pasta dinners, top creamy polenta, or even tuck into rustic sandwiches, making it a regular part of rotated family meals. It always seems to satisfy, while rich, filling flavors keep the whole crew happy—even when everyone’s got different favorites at the table. Families love how you can get creative with the side dishes, serving salad, warm bread, or seasonal veggies for pairing. Home cooks keep coming back because this easy pork ragu has the kind of taste—bold, a little bit tangy, always DEEP and delicious—that turns up every time someone says, “what’s for dinner?” The smell is inviting...the meal is always good...and nobody leaves the table hungry with this classic Italian pork ragu.

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INGREDIENTS
Tomato purée 6.3 cups (1.5 l)
Pork 1.1 lbs (500 g) - minced
Red wine 1 ½ cup (350 ml)
Onions 4.2 oz (120 g)
Celery 4.25 oz (120 g)
Carrots ½ cup (120 g)
Tomato paste ¾ cup (180 ml)
Salt to taste
Butter 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)
Black pepper to taste
Extra virgin olive oil 4 spoonfuls
Meat broth 0.4 cup (100 ml)
Preparation

How to prepare Pork Meat Ragout

To prepare the pork ragout, first prepare the Beef Broth. Then move on to the sauté: clean and finely chop carrot, celery, and onion 1. In a pan, add the butter 2 and let it melt over very low heat, then add the oil 3 and let it heat for a few moments.

Then add the finely chopped vegetables 4. Sauté and let the onion brown, add 1-2 ladles of meat broth to aid cooking 5. After about 15 minutes, add the ground meat 6

and let it brown well for about ten minutes, breaking it up with a spatula 7 or a wooden spoon. Add a little vegetable broth, then add the red wine 8 and let it evaporate over moderate heat. When the wine has evaporated, add the tomato puree 9,

stir 10 and let it flavor for a few minutes. When the ragout has resumed boiling, add the tomato paste 11, mix it into the ragout, salt 12

and pepper 13 to taste, and let everything cook over low heat for about 3 hours (you can use a splatter screen to let it boil without covering it) or however long it takes to thicken 14. When the pork meat ragout is ready, you can adjust the salt if necessary and use it as a sauce for pasta dishes or lasagna 15.

Storage

You can store the pork meat ragout in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

It can be frozen for about 1 month if you have used fresh, not defrosted ingredients.

Advice

In the pork meat ragout, you can also avoid adding pepper (or chili pepper) if you don't like it or if you expect children to eat it; instead, you can add some fragrant grated nutmeg, which will give a delicious aroma to your ragout.

Curiosity

Meat ragout is a very popular sauce throughout Italy, but the most famous are the Bolognese ragout and the Neapolitan one.
The ragout was traditionally a Sunday dish, and its origins are attributed to the wealthy noble families at whose courts the most celebrated and inventive cooks worked, who were able to create such goodness thanks to the richness of their patrons' kitchens.

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