Pork Roast With Eggplant And Carrots Ragu Recipe

This slow-cooked crockpot masterpiece transforms a humble pork loin into a fork-tender, flavor-packed delight! The secret? A rich and savory ragu featuring melting eggplant (kids won't even notice!), sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a hearty weeknight meal or a special occasion, leftovers are amazing shredded for BBQ pork sandwiches! Prepare to be amazed by this surprisingly easy, incredibly delicious recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 443.6 kcal
Protein 93g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Roast With Eggplant And Carrots Ragu

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How to Make Pork Roast With Eggplant And Carrots Ragu

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder (reserve 2 bay leaves for later).
  3. Pat the pork loin dry and lightly dust with the seasoning mix.
  4. In a large, hot Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork loin, fat side down, until well-browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). If using a lean pork loin, add more oil as needed.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix over the browned sides of the pork loin.
  6. Add 1 cup dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped; and 2 bay leaves to the pot.
  8. Gently toss to combine the ingredients.
  9. Pour the wine and vegetable mixture over the pork loin.
  10. Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven. Stir gently after about 1 hour of cooking.
  11. Continue baking for another 1-2 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender.
  12. Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving over your favorite pasta. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

27g

Carbs

7g