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Spicy Italian Pork Ragu

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg Boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Red chilli flakes
  • 2 400g Canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Red wine
  • 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 400 g Cooked pasta
  • for serving Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

  1. Season the pork shoulder with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, and chilli flakes. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
  3. Return the pork to the pot along with the canned tomatoes, red wine, and half of the basil leaves. Cover and simmer on low heat for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Remove the pork from the sauce and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the sauce and mix well to combine.
  5. Serve the ragu over cooked pasta, garnished with the remaining fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Enjoy your spicy Italian pork ragu!