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Italian Pulled Pork Ragu (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove)

Pulled pork is not just for sandwiches, it's wonderful in this hearty sauce which is perfect over pasta, spaghetti squash or spiralized noodles.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 93 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 18 oz pork tenderloin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (smashed with the side of a knife)
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • 1 small jar roasted red peppers (drained (7 oz jar))
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (divided)

Instructions

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  1. Instant Pot: Season pork with salt and pepper. Press saute button to warm, add oil and garlic and saute until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. Add pork and brown about 2 minutes on each side. Add the remaining ingredients and garlic, reserving half of the parsley. Cook high pressure 45 minutes. Natural release, remove bay leaves, shred the pork with 2 forks and top with remaining parsley. Serve over your favorite pasta.
  2. Slow Cooker: Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and garlic and saute until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. Add pork and brown about 2 minutes on each side then transfer to the slow cooker with the garlic and the remaining ingredients, reserving half of the parsley. Cook 8 hours low. Remove bay leaves, shred the pork with 2 forks and top with remaining parsley. Serve over your favorite pasta.
  3. Stove Top: Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil and garlic and saute until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon. Add pork and brown about 2 minutes on each side. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot including the garlic, reserving half of the parsley. Bring to a boil, cook covered on low until the pork is tender, and shreds easily, about 2 hours. Remove bay leaves, shred the pork with 2 forks and top with remaining parsley. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 cup sauce Calories 93kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6.5g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 347mg (14%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 93

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup sauce
Calories 93kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6.5g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 347mg 14%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.