This hearty Instant Pot Pork Ragu is comfort food at its best! Fall-apart pork, simmered in rich tomato sauce, is served over pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.
24ouncesPappardelle or pasta of your choice(use gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables for gluten-free diet)
Instructions
Cut the pork into chunks and generously season them all over with salt and pepper. I like to leave the fat on the meat to give the sauce more flavor.
Heat your Instant Pot on the saute mode and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Place half of the pork chunks in the pot and brown them on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining chunks. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and add the chopped vegetables. Season with a little salt and saute them for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent. In the last 30 seconds add garlic and stir.
To deglaze the pot, add the wine and scrape all those nice brown bits off the bottom. Add tomato paste and let the mixture simmer until the liquid has been reduced by ⅓. It should take about 5 minutes.
Add the thyme, sage and rosemary along with the chopped tomatoes, and beef broth. Now add in the browned chunks of pork.
Turn the instant pot to pressure cook, securing the lid, seal and cook for 40 minutes. When the cycle is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then manually release the rest.
Remove the pork to a cutting board and shred with two forks or meat shredders. Discard any fat.
To thicken the sauce a bit more, set the pot to saute again and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Stir in the cream, first mixed with some of the liquid from the pot, and the parmesan cheese. Add the shredded pork back to the sauce, stir, and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
White ragu is simmering, cook your pasta. I like to serve it with the traditional pappardelle but any pasta will work. You can also opt for mashed potatoes or, for a keto diet, try it with cauliflower rice.
Place a serving of pasta (3 ounces) in a bowl and ladle the sauce over the pasta. Garnish with a sprinkle of parmesan and freshly chopped basil.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEATStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight when ready to use.Reheat in a pot on the stove over medium heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to reach your desired consistency. Heat until warmed through.