Ragu Al Maialino

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
A hearty Ragu Al Maialino recipe perfect for a cozy dinner
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

5 hours

Ready In

5 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pork shoulder ( bone in @ 4 pounds )
salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion , peeled and cut into large pieces
1 celery rib , cut into large pieces
1 small fennel bulb , trimmed and cut into large pieces
1 quart chicken stock ( or enough to almost cover the pork )
3 sprigs fresh thyme
freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 boxes lasagna noodles , broken into 3-inch shards
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmasan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
580
Sugar
2g
Fat
41g
Ragu Al Maialino is a classic Italian dish made with slow-roasted pork shoulder and a rich tomato sauce. This recipe uses chicken stock and vegetables to create a flavorful liquid that is reduced to a thick sauce. The shredded pork is coated in the sauce to create a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner. It's typically served over pasta, but broken lasagna noodles make a nice alternative that adds texture and visual interest to the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.Season pork shoulder generously with salt.
3.In a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
4.Sear pork shoulder until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot.
5.Add onion, celery, and fennel to the pot and stir to coat in the oil.
6.Return the pork shoulder to the pot and add chicken stock until it almost covers the pork.
7.Add the fresh thyme and season with freshly ground black pepper.
8.Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
9.Cook for 4-5 hours or until the pork is very tender and falls apart easily.
10.Remove the pot from the oven and take out the pork shoulder.
11.Let the pork cool down a bit before shredding it with a fork.
12.Remove the vegetables from the remaining liquid and discard them.
13.Over medium-high heat, reduce the liquid until thickened.
14.Add butter and lemon juice to the liquid and whisk until the butter is melted.
15.Turn off the heat and return the shredded pork to the liquid, tossing to coat.
16.Serve the ragu over broken lasagna noodles, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

PROS

This Ragu Al Maialino is flavorful and comforting, making it the perfect dish for a cozy dinner or weekend gathering.

It makes a large batch, so there will be plenty of leftovers for later.

CONS

This recipe takes a long time to cook, so it requires some planning ahead.

It also contains a lot of fat from the pork and butter, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish includes pork, which is high in protein and contains important vitamins and minerals like B12 and zinc.
The fennel in the recipe is a great source of fiber and can help with digestion.

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