Shredded Pork Ragu

In ‘ Slow Cooker Revolution: Volume 2’ by ATK

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs, trimmed
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. Microwave onion, tomato paste, garlic, oil, oregano, and pepper flakes in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2. Stir in tomato puree, soy sauce, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
3. Season pork with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook until pork is tender, 6-7 hours on LOW or 4-5 hours on HIGH.
5. Using large spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce.
6. Break pork into about 1-inch pieces with tongs.
7. Before serving, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Makes enough sauce for 1 pound pasta.