Slow-Cooker Sunday Sauce Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Sunday Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, chopped; 4 ounces pancetta, chopped; 2 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 cup chopped carrots; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup red wine; 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped; 1 (28-oz.) can tomato puree; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 fresh oregano sprigs; 1 fresh rosemary sprig; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; Hot cooked pasta

Servings: persons

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, chopped
4 ounces pancetta, chopped
2 3/4 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrots
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup red wine
1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
1 (28-oz.) can tomato puree
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh oregano sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Hot cooked pasta

1
Stir together first 3 ingredients; saute, in batches, in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes. Transfer to an 8-qt. slow cooker.
2
Saute sausage in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot oil in skillet 6 minutes or until no longer pink. Transfer to slow cooker, reserving drippings in skillet.
3
Saute pancetta in hot drippings in skillet over medium heat 7 minutes or until crisp. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Increase heat to high; add wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
4
Add tomatoes and tomato puree; bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker; add thyme and next 3 ingredients. Cover; cook on HIGH 1 hour. Reduce to LOW; cook 7 hours. Discard herbs; serve sauce over hot cooked pasta.

1611

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Sunday Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow-Cooker Sunday Sauce

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