Name: Pork Butt Bolognese Sauce
Prep time: 00:30:00
Cook time: 03:30:00
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds pork butt (shoulder); 6 whole garlic cloves; 1 cup whole milk; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 large yellow onion; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 medium carrots; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 medium celery stalks; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 whole bay leaves

Pork Butt Bolognese Sauce

ItalianPorkDinnerSlow CookingPork ButtDish Type

This hearty twist on classic Bolognese sauce uses tender, slow-cooked pork butt instead of traditional ground meat, creating a rich, deeply flavored pasta sauce that's worth the extra cooking time. The marbled meat breaks down during cooking, infusing the sauce with incredible depth and a silky texture that clings beautifully to pasta.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

3 hrs 30 min

Serves

6-8 servings

Difficulty

medium

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Large Dutch Oven Or Heavy-bottomed Pot

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Large Pot

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Fine-mesh Strainer

This recipe transforms humble pork butt into a luxurious pasta sauce through slow cooking and careful attention to building layers of flavor. While it takes time, most of it is hands-off, making it perfect for a weekend cooking project.

Serve this rich sauce over your favorite pasta, garnished with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped fresh basil. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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