Crockpot Pork Ragu
servings
This hearty Pork Ragu is an easy and fairly inexpensive dinner for a busy weekday. Prepare it in the morning, let the crockpot do its magic, and have a healthy, delicious "Sunday" dinner with no fuss!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ pound pork loin(s) (you may need more than one pork loin to equal the 2 ½ pounds total)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock *See note
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 3 medium carrots, grated fine
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 package Pappardelle noodles
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin(s).
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Place the seasoned loin into the heated skillet and sear on all sides, until nicely browned.
- Spray the inside of the crockpot or slow cooker with cooking spray and place the seared loin inside.
- Cover with the 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 cup chicken stock, minced onion, 3 grated carrots, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and the bay leaf.
- Cover and heat on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6.
- When pork has finished cooking, remove from the crockpot and place onto a cutting board or into a large bowl. Shred the meat with two forks.
- Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and return the shredded pork to the crockpot to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and serve with the pork.
Notes
- For additional flavor, reduce the amount of chicken stock to 3/4 cup and add 1/4 cup red wine.
- This recipe will serve 4-6 people. Nutritional information has been calculated for 6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 1516mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5479IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 5mg