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pork ragu and pasta

Pork Ragu Sauce

Slow cooker pork ragu with red wine, herbs, and roasted garlic for rich depth. A cozy tomato sauce that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 8 oz beef broth
  • cup red wine 187 ml bottle
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • 2-3 lbs Boneless Pork Shoulder Ribs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stacks, diced
  • 2 tbsp roasted garlic

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle the olive oil on the bottom of the slow cooker and add the canned tomatoes, paste, beef broth, red wine, 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning, 2 tsp of salt, and 1 tsp of pepper. Mix together.
  • Stir in the diced onions, carrots and celery.
  • Season the pork with garlic powder, salt and pepper on all sides. Add to the slow cooker. Cook on high for 6-8 hours or on low for 8-10. With 1-2 hours left shred the pork with a fork inside the sauce and mix.
  • Enjoy this ragu over your favorite pasta. We love to have it with Rummo Rigatoni and some cast iron skillet focaccia bread.
Keyword slow cooker, sunday dinner