Pulled pork ragu
This warming ragu is just a perfect spoonful of mid-week luxury, and if you're savvy when you serve up, you might even be able to save some for lunch the next day
Ingredients
- 1.6kg Boneless pork shoulder (remove the rind/skin if you wish)
- 2tsp Sea salt
- 2tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1tsp Onion powder
- 2tsp Dried oregano
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 400g Can of chopped tomatoes
- 2tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 Bay leaf
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 220°C (fan 200°C), Gas Mark 7. Line a roasting tin with a sheet of foil large enough to cover the pork later. Loosely fold the foil back for now. Remove the string, unroll the pork, pat dry with kitchen paper and place in the tin.
Step 2
Mix together the salt, ground black pepper, onion powder and oregano. Rub the mix lovingly all over the pork. Roll the pork up again (there is no need to re-tie the string) and put it in the oven for 30 minutes leaving the top uncovered so it browns beautifully.
Step 3
Turn the oven down to a laid back 150°C (fan 130°C), Gas Mark 2. Remove the roasting tin, mix together the tomatoes and vinegar and pour over the top of the joint. Place the garlic and bay leaf around the pork. Pop it back into the oven and let it cook lazily for at least 5 hours or until tender. Time to chill.
Step 4
Crank up the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C), Gas Mark 7. Uncover the pork and pour off the juices and reserve. Pop it back in the oven to crisp for 10 minutes. Take it out, cover with foil and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 5
While the pork is relaxing, cook the pasta according to packet instructions and drain.
Step 6
Shred the pork into chunky pieces with two forks and add the meat juices and tomato juices. Stir well. Serve with the pasta and Parmesan. Lazy, slow, delicious ragu – tuck in!