How to Make Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Ragu - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting ragu to warm you up on a cold evening, and this Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Ragu is no exception. This recipe takes the classic Italian dish and gives it a unique twist by incorporating tender pork and savory shiitake mushrooms for a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread.

The key to a great ragu is taking the time to build layers of flavor, and this recipe does just that. The pork is browned to...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston Butt) roast, cut into chunks
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or more to taste
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Season pork with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add oil. Stir pork into the hot oil and cooking, turning often with tongs, until pork is evenly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Pour chicken broth over the pork and scrape any brown bits of food off the bottom of the Dutch oven using a wooden spoon; stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves.
  • Mix tomatoes and tomato paste into pork mixture, stirring and pressing paste along the side of the Dutch oven to help dissolve it. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir, cover, and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove Dutch oven from heat and shred pork into the tomato sauce using 2 forks. Add mushrooms; cover and simmer for 1 hour more. Remove bay leaves.
  • Nutrition

    299 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 429mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 660mg