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Braising, low and slow on the stovetop

Pork Shoulder Ragù over Soft Polenta

Prep 20 min Cook 3 hr Total 3 hr 20 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Fennel seed and fresh fennel give pork a gentle sweetness Italians love.

Ingredients

  • Polenta

Method

  1. 01

    Season and brown pork; remove.

  2. 02

    Cook onion and fennel 10 minutes, garlic and spices 1 minute, deglaze with wine.

  3. 03

    Add tomatoes, broth and pork; cover and braise at 325°F 2 1/2–3 hours.

  4. 04

    Shred pork into the sauce and season.

  5. 05

    Cook polenta 30–40 minutes on low, finish with butter and Parmesan, and top with ragù.

Notes & swaps

  • Fennel seed and fresh fennel give pork a gentle sweetness Italians love.