{"id":7037431,"date":"2026-08-11T03:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/braised-pork-ragu-cooking-for-keeps\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T03:35:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:35:40","slug":"braised-pork-ragu-cooking-for-keeps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7037431","title":{"rendered":"Braised Pork Ragu &#8211; Cooking for Keeps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This <strong>Braised Pork Ragu <\/strong>is rich, cozy, and full of flavor. Pork shoulder is slow-braised in beer and balsamic until fall-apart tender, then tossed with pasta and parmesan.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-730x1095.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-577x866.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-139x209.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 40px), calc(100vw - 20px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Braised Pork Ragu<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When give the choice, I\u2019ll usually opt for strands of fettuccine smothered with creamy white sauce over a heaping plate of meat or red-sauce based pasta. Except when it comes to this Braised Pork Pasta. Or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/2013\/10\/17\/spaghetti-and-meatballs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spaghetti and meatballs<\/a>. (If you haven\u2019t tried them you must immediately.) <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This braised pork ragu is the kind of dinner that feels fancy enough for entertaining but easy enough for a Sunday night and it can certainly feed a crowd. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-730x1095.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-577x866.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8-139x209.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 40px), calc(100vw - 20px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We slowly braise pork shoulder slowly in a rich mixture of beer, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, and aromatics until it\u2019s irresistibly tender and packed with flavor. Toss it with pasta, a generous amount of starchy water, a hint of cream if you wish and an obscene amount of grated parmsean cheese. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s cozy, hearty, and one of those recipes that only gets better as it sits.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Braised Pork Ragu<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep, slow-cooked flavor<\/strong> with minimal hands-on time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfect make-ahead meal<\/strong> (tastes even better the next day)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Great for entertaining<\/strong> or feeding a crowd<\/li>\n<li><strong>A unique twist on classic ragu<\/strong> with beer + balsamic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-730x487.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-577x385.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web-139x93.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Pork-Pasta-Web.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 40px), calc(100vw - 20px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pork shoulder<\/strong> \u2013 Pork shoulder isn\u2019t just for pulled pork. I love the flavor departure pork offers versus beef and of course, it shreds beautifully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon<\/strong> \u2013 adds richness and smoky depth <\/li>\n<li><strong>Balsamic Vinegar<\/strong>. This is my favorite ingredient in our pork ragu. It adds richness, acidity and an undetectable flavor that will hook hungry eaters. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Beer<\/strong> \u2013 Love beer instead of wine here. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato paste<\/strong> \u2013 I want a tomato essence in your braised pork ragu without adding actual tomatoes. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion, carrot, garlic<\/strong> \u2013 blended so each bite has a little bit. A trick I learned from my girl Lidia Bastianich<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasta (cavatappi, rigatoni, or pappardelle)<\/strong> \u2013 I love cavatappi but rigatoni would be a great option<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese<\/strong> \u2013 don\u2019t skimp! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41832\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Braised Pork Ragu<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cook the bacon.<\/strong> Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Remove and reserve. Leave about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sear the pork<\/strong>. Season pork generously with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until deeply golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep the vegetables.<\/strong> While the pork browns, add onion, carrot, and garlic to a food processor and blend until smooth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"callout-button-image-block_69d9207199c69\" class=\"oc-gutenberg-block oc-image-button-callout-block callout-button-image__default\">\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-600x600.jpg\" class=\"callout-button-image--image__default entry-image\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-196x196.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-158x158.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-113x113.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-102x102.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dutch-oven-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 135px, 100px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-button-image--content__default\">\n<h2 class=\"callout-button-image--title__default\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tAffordable 7 quart Dutch Oven<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callout-button-image--text__default\">\n<p>We love this affordable dutch oven! It\u2019s a must for braising.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4cxr70R\" class=\"callout-button-image--link__default\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tGet it here<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build the base.<\/strong> Add the vegetable mixture and cook for 1\u20132 minutes. Stir in balsamic vinegar and let it reduce slightly. Add tomato paste and cook another minute, then stir in beer. Return the pork to the pot and add chicken stock. Cook until fork tender. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shred<\/strong>. Once the pork is fork tender, shred pork directly in the sauce. Simmer uncovered if needed to thicken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook the pasta.<\/strong> Boil pasta until just under al dente. Reserve pasta water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assemble! <\/strong>Toss everything together. Add pasta to the ragu and toss over low heat.<br \/>Add cream and reserved pasta water as needed to loosen. Stir in parm just before serving. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-90x60.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-730x487.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-650x433.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-577x385.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4-139x93.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-4.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 40px), calc(100vw - 20px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Ahead and Storage Tips<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Make ahead:<\/strong> Ragu can be made 2\u20133 days in advance <\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze:<\/strong> Freeze sauce (without pasta) up to 3 months <\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Warm gently with a splash of stock or water. You can do this on the stove or microwave. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"callout-block_69d91ea299c64\" class=\"oc-gutenberg-block oc-tip-block callout__default\">\n<p>\t<span class=\"callout--icon__default\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout--content__default\">\n<h2 class=\"callout--title__default\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tSubstitutions<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callout--text__default\">\n<ul>\n<li data-section-id=\"bx4she\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3422\">Use pappardelle for a more traditional ragu feel or rigatoni if you want all that shredded pork to fill the big rigatoni holes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1crps7j\" data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3476\">Add a splash of <strong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3450\">cream<\/strong> at the end for richness.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"38dkci\" data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3530\">Stir in <strong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3513\">fresh thyme or parsley<\/strong> before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Add a bay leaf for deeper flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"callout-block_69d91e0b99c63\" class=\"oc-gutenberg-block oc-tip-block callout__default\">\n<p>\t<span class=\"callout--icon__default\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout--content__default\">\n<h2 class=\"callout--title__default\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tTips and Tricks<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callout--text__default\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Warning!<\/strong> This makes A LOT of pork ragu. It\u2019s sometimes hard to find a small pork shoulder so this will make enough for two pounds of pasta so if you\u2019re feeding a crowd. perfect. If not, you can do what I did and divide the sauce evenly, serve the first half and then cool and freeze the second half in a freezer zip lock baggie, so you can have a comforting pasta dinner in a jiffy down the road.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s36ols\" data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3182\"><strong data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3147\">Sear the pork well<\/strong> \u2014 that\u2019s where a lot of the base flavor develops.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k6py0t\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3233\"><strong data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3207\">Use a lighter beer<\/strong> so it doesn\u2019t overpower the sauce.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18db5ks\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3294\"><strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3264\">Undercook pasta slightly<\/strong> so it finishes in the sauce. You can always cook the pasta longer, but you cannot fix overcooked pasta.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a0tbke\" data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3344\"><strong data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3319\">Let the sauce rest<\/strong>\u00a0for even better flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-40x60.jpg 40w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-730x1095.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-650x975.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-577x866.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-139x209.jpg 139w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, (min-width: 768px) calc(100vw - 40px), calc(100vw - 20px)\"\/><\/figure>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-41790\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"41790\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom-recipe-card-by-once-coupled\">\n<div class=\"oc-recipe-container\">\n<header class=\"oc-recipe-header\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe size-placement-recipe entry-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-196x196.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-158x158.jpg 158w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-113x113.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-102x102.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pork-Pasta-Web-9-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, 196px\"\/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Braised Pork Ragu<\/h2>\n<div class=\"oc-recipe-info\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">0<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"oc-recipe-content\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>This <\/em><em><strong>Braised Pork Ragu <\/strong><\/em><em>is rich, cozy, and full of flavor. Pork shoulder is slow-braised in beer and balsamic until fall-apart tender, then tossed with pasta and parmesan.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1507174515\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1507174515\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-41790-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-41790-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"41790\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 325 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp over a medium heat. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Remove all the bacon fat except for two tablespoons, reserve the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While the bacon cooks and the pork browns, add onion, garlic and carrots to a food processor. Pulse until it creates a paste. Set aside. If you haven&#8217;t already, cut the pork into 3-inch pieces, discard the bones. Trim any excess fat and discard. Season pork on all sides with two teaspoons of salt. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn the flame up to a medium-high heat. Working in two batches (if necessary) brown the pork on all sides. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Turn the heat down to medium.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add veggies into the same pot, cook for 1-2 minutes.Add balsamic vinegar, reduce for 30 seconds to one minute. Stir in tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Add beer. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 2-3 minutes. Transfer the pork back to the pot and cover with chicken stock. Stir to combine. Cover the pot with lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 2-3 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Mine actually finished in two hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">When pork is done cooking, remove from oven and shred with two forks. If you see any excess fat, discard. Tip: If the sauce is very loose, put it back on the burner and bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-41790-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. It should taste like sea water. Add in pasta. Cook until just under aldente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water. Drain the pasta. Pour pasta back into the pork sauce and toss with noodles over a low heat. The pasta will continue to cook in the sauce.  If using, add cream. Add pasta water to loosen up the sauce. When it&#8217;s your desired consistency, add parmesan cheese. Stir until melted. If needed add more pasta water to loosen up sauce. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-41790-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition Information<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">3 oz serving pasta and about 1\/2 cup of pork sauce<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">493<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (25%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (21%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (62%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (25%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.01<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">69<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (23%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">672<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (29%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">634<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (18%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (13%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">185<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">87<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (9%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (17%)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer class=\"oc-recipe-footer\">\n<div class=\"featured-content sm-col-1 oc-recipe-cta-after\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<h2 class=\"section-title\">\n<p>\t\tDid You Make This?<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"section-description\">\n<p>Be sure to upload a photo &amp; tag me at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cookingforkeeps\/\" target=\"_blank\">@CookingForKeeps<\/a>. 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