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Cook Once, Eat Twice: Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Happy Sunday! Every Sunday we share a recipe so you can cook along with us.
Sunday Dinner
Cook Once, Eat Twice: Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
Hey friends,
Nothing beats a Sunday dinner that keeps on giving. This week, I’m sharing one of my favorite kitchen moves: cook once, eat twice. We’re starting with a big pot of tender, fall‑apart braised pork that’s perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner. Picture it spooned over pasta as a rich, comforting ragu that feels totally weekend-worthy.
Then, later in the week, that same pork becomes the hero of quick, crispy pork tacos. Just reheat under the broiler, load into warm corn tortillas, and top with sour cream, melty mozzarella, and whatever fresh toppings you love. Dinner in minutes, but still packed with flavor.
It’s all about cooking smart. Put in the time once, then enjoy stress-free meals all week.
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Joel Gamoran
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Ingredients
To make this recipe, please assemble the following
ingredients and prepare each item as noted:
Ingredients:
For the Braised Pork:
3lb pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2-3 cups chicken stock
Pinch red pepper flakes
6 cloves garlic
For the Easy Pork Ragu :
1⁄2 batch braised pork
12oz tagliatelle, or the pasta of your choice
1⁄4 cup pasta water, reserved after cooking the pasta
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1⁄4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, lightly crushed
Pinch red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Weeknight Tacos:
1⁄2 batch Braised Pork
8 small corn tortillas
Sour Cream
Mozzarella cheese, finely grated
Toppings of your choice: Shredded cabbage, diced cherry tomatoes,
pickled red onions
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