Pressure cooker spicy pork and squash ragu is an easy, flavorful, and hearty meal that can be prepared in under an hour. This dish combines tender pork, roasted squash, and a rich spicy tomato sauce, creating a comforting and satisfying stew that is perfect for a chilly night. With the help of a pressure cooker, the pork and squash are cooked quickly and easily, while the sauce comes together in no time. Serve this delicious ragu over your favorite pasta, polenta, or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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PRESSURE-COOKER MUSHROOM PORK RAGOUT
Savory, quickly made pork is luscious served in a delightful tomato gravy over noodles. It's a nice change from regular pork roast. I serve it with broccoli or green beans on the side. -Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rub with salt and pepper; cut in half. Place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Top with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, 1/2 cup broth, the onion, sun-dried tomatoes and savory., Lock lid and close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. (A thermometer inserted in the pork should read at least 145°.) Remove pork; keep warm. , In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into the pressure cooker. Select the saute setting , and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PRESSURE COOKER PORK PUTTANESCA RAGù
Inspired by puttanesca sauce, this braised pork ragù combines rich pork shoulder with the bright flavors of capers, olives and tomato. Those wary of anchovies can relax; the finished dish doesn't taste overtly fishy. The anchovies dissolve into the sauce, providing a subtly savory note. Tomato-based sauces can trigger the burn warning in some pressure cookers. To avoid that, this recipe calls for more liquid than you would typically need, and finishes with a quick simmer to reduce the sauce to a thicker consistency. Find a slow-cooker version of this recipe here.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, meat, pastas, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, trim and discard the large pieces of fat from the pork shoulder, then cut the meat into 4 or 5 large chunks. Place the pork in a bowl and season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Using the sauté setting, heat the olive oil in a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. Add the garlic and anchovies and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan, until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes. (If it looks like it's getting too dark, or you get a warning on the display, turn off the heat while cooking the tomato paste. Turn the heat back on when you add the wine.)
- Stir in the olives, capers, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, oregano and a generous amount of black pepper. (Do not add more salt at this point; anchovies, olives and capers can be quite salty.) Stir in the wine, 2 cups water and the tomatoes with their juices, crushing the tomatoes with your hands if using whole. Turn off the sauté setting and stir in the pork. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 80 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually. Open the lid. Carefully transfer the pork to a medium bowl, and coarsely shred. Using the sauté setting, let the ragù simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Skim the excess fat, if desired. Add the shredded meat back to the pot, then add the lemon juice and parsley and gently stir to combine. Taste and add more red-pepper flakes or salt if necessary. Serve the ragù over polenta or sturdy pasta, like rigatoni or pappardelle. Top with Parmesan, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 566, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 794 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
PRESSURE-COOKER SPICY PORK AND SQUASH RAGU
This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo perfect for cooler fall weather-so satisfying after a day spent outdoors. -Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure., Remove cover; stir to break pork into smaller pieces. Serve with pasta. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled ragu in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK RAGU (PRESSURE COOKER)
The idea for this recipe came from the cooking blog "A Year in the Kitchen," but I made some modifications, and converted it to a pressure cooker recipe. The pressure cooker shaved over 2 hours off of the cooking time, and the pork was so tender! The original recipe was inspired by a dish from Chef Michael Symon's restaurant, Lolita, in Cleveland.
Provided by BxChick
Categories Stew
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the pancetta and pork in 4-quart or larger cooker.
- Drain excess fat, and add the onions, carrots, and garlic and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the wine and boil until about half evaporates. Scrape up any browned bits sticking to the bottom of the cooker. Add italian seasoning and salt and pepper.
- Cover the meat with tomato sauce. Do not stir.Lock the lid in place.
- Over high heat bring to high pressure. Reduce the heat just enough to maintain high pressure and cook for 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Allow the pressure to come down naturally. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to allow steam to escape. Remove bay leaf and stir. Break up meat with a wooden spoon or potato masher, leaving some bite sized pieces intact.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or polenta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.9, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 143, Sodium 689, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 46.8
PRESSURE COOKER PORK RAGU RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by Foodiewife
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pat pork dry with paper towels and seasons with salt and pepper. Heat oil in pressure-cooker pot over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add half of pork and brown lightly on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until onion is softened and pork is well browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, oregano and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in wine, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer until nearly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth and remaining pork. HIGH PRESSURE cook for 20 minutes: Lock pressure cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. As soon as pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure. Remove pot from heat and allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure, then carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you. Before serving, using large spoon, skim excess fat from surface of sauce. Break meat into bite-size pieces with spoon. Bring sauce to simmer over medium-high heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over a short tubular pasta such as penne, rigatoni or ziti. Better yet, we love it served over polenta. Sauce freezes well.
SPICY PORK AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAGU
This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors. -Monica Osterhaus, Paducah, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in bottom of a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with salt, garlic powder and pepper; place in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove cover; stir to break pork into smaller pieces. Serve with pasta. If desired, top with Parmesan cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- For a smokier flavor, toast the spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the pot.
- If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can make this dish in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until the pork is tender and the squash is cooked through.
- To make the dish more hearty, add 1 cup of cooked lentils or beans.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or your favorite pasta.
Conclusion:
This pressure cooker spicy pork and squash ragu is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork is tender and juicy, the squash is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is flavorful and spicy. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.
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