Homemade Pulled Pork Ragu in an Instant Pot®

Tender pulled pork ragu sauce made easy with an Instant Pot®, with a rich flavor and succulent texture, perfect for your favorite pasta.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 2 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 17 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season pork with salt and pepper. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add garlic and olive oil; cook for 3 minutes. Add pork and cook until browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Add tomatoes, peppers, parsley, thyme leaves, and bay leaves; close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves, and shred pork with 2 forks.