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Pasta with Braised Pork Ragu {plus a $240 Le Creuset Braiser Giveaway!}

By Chris Cockren 219 Comments

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braised pork shoulder ragu

A sophisticated and elegant yet surprisingly easy recipe for Pasta with Braised Pork Ragu that will impress your family and friends at your next dinner party.  Thanks to Le Creuset for providing me this braiser for recipe testing and for hosting our giveaway.  As always, all views, opinions, and recipes are my own.

You're hosting a dinner party or a big family dinner.  You need a dish that is going to wow and impress everyone, but you don't want to be standing over a stove all day.  I'm with you.  And here's the answer.

I make this Pasta with Braised Pork Ragu at least a couple times every winter.  I love it.  The people I make it for love it.  It's hearty.  It's comforting.  And it's inspired by Mario Batali's Taccozzette Con Stracotto at his NYC restaurant, Otto.

The magic within this Braised Pork Ragu actually happens when you are away from the kitchen.  Yup, that's right.  You can go ahead and enjoy your time reading a book, taking a nap, watching tv, or maybe taking a nap while watching tv 🙂  You just let the slow simmering dish do it's thing, transforming from a bunch of ingredients into this luxurious, complex-tasting pulled pork ragu.

braised pork shoulder ragu

You like that blue cooking vessel?  It's my new toy that I received from my pals over at Le Creuset.  You know how much of a fan of Le Creuset I am, right?

I may not be able to correctly pronounce it... Lay Crew-sett is my Americanized butchered attempt, but this French cookware company is hands down my favorite.  My whole kitchen is stocked to the brim with their cookware, bakeware, and cooking utensils.  Just ask Asheley, she'll be more than happy to tell you how much "kitchen stuff" I have.  Right Asheley?! 🙂

Their cast iron and enamel covered braisers are made specificially to spread wet and dry heat evenly to break down tough pieces of meat like this pork shoulder.  I like it.  A lot.

And you can win your very own Le Creuset Braiser!  That's right, we're giving one away.  All $240 of it. Entry instructions are at the bottom of this post 🙂 

braised pork shoulder ragu

This braised pork shoulder ragu recipe is a one-pot wonder.  Seriously.  You just dump a bunch of stuff into the braiser, let it do it's slow-cooking magic, and boom...  you have yourself an instant, warming, hearty dish that's perfect for a special winter night dinner.

 braised pork shoulder ragu

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  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or 4-6 pound bone-in pork shoulder)
  • 2 large red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • Pinch of crush red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 cup water
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • Rigatoni, Pappardelle, or pasta of choice
  • Parmigiano Reggiano, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim and remove any excess fat from pork shoulder. Cut pork shoulder into approximate 4-5" wide pieces. Using a paper towel, pat the surface of pork so that it's dry, then season generously with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a braiser, dutch oven, or other large heavy-bottom pot or skillet that has a lid. Sear pork on all sides, approximately 3 minutes a side, until a nice golden brown crust is achieved. Remove seared pork from pot and set aside. Do in batches, if necessary.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add onions and carrots to the pan, season generously with Kosher salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper (if using), and bay leaves, and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in red wine. Let cook for approximately 4-5 minutes, until the wine has slightly reduced. Add diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Stir to combine. Add pork back into the pan. The liquid should cover at least ⅓ of the meat.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover. Check on sauce now and again, giving it a quick stir and turning the pork. Cook for approximately 4-5 hours, or until meat is fall-apart tender. When pork is ready, remove from pot into a large bowl. Let cool slightly, then using 2 forks or your hands, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Remove bay leaves from sauce and return shredded pork to pan. Let cook on low for at least 30 minutes.
  7. When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in pasta and cook to package directions, making sure to cook to al dente. Drain pasta, then immediatley add to the pork ragu along with the fresh basil. Let cook for 1 minute, allowing basil to wilt slightly and pasta to absorb a bit of the ragu. Serve, with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours

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  1. Kathleen

    January 16, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I would LOVE to make stews and soups, but what I'm lost lookig forward to is braising near then roasting in the oven. The versatility is amazing. Possibilities are endless!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Yum! Yes, these Le Creuset pieces are totally versatile!

      Reply
      • Kathleen

        January 16, 2014 at 10:14 pm

        You're an amazing inspiration! I love making your stuff! Your cinco de mayo recipes were made well into summer...

        Reply
        • Chris

          January 16, 2014 at 10:16 pm

          Aw, thanks so much Kathleen! You totally made my night. I'm with you on cinco de mayo recipes... I may or may not eat them year round 😉

          Reply
  2. Maria

    January 16, 2014 at 8:02 am

    I would absolutely make Shared Appetites recipe for pasta with braised pork ragu!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      🙂 I like your thinking, haha!

      Reply
  3. Theresa

    January 16, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Soups, stews, and healthy hearty winter meals would be great for cooking in this. I love trying new recipes and would love to give the one in this post a try!

    Reply
  4. Taylor

    January 16, 2014 at 8:04 am

    We must be mind twins both posting pork! But WHY NOT...pork makes everything better.
    This sauce looks so thick and creamy. I would love to be eating this for dinner tonight! Yum-o-rama.

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Haha, well pork is pretty darn amazing, right Taylor?!

      Reply
  5. James Felton Jr.

    January 16, 2014 at 8:07 am

    Yeah shared appetite, love the site

    Reply
  6. Hanna

    January 16, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Your recipe looks amazing! I might give a stew a try in this amazing pot.

    Reply
  7. S

    January 16, 2014 at 8:34 am

    I want to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  8. Virnen

    January 16, 2014 at 9:00 am

    If given the the chance to win i would cook everything on it. I'll try today's featured recipe to let my family taste something new. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  9. Alexsandra

    January 16, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I would love to explore braising more meats and more complex stews.

    Reply
  10. Sandra

    January 16, 2014 at 9:15 am

    SWEET!!! Alright, time to introduce me to you friend Le Creuset 😉 I would definitely have to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Haha, Sandra meet Le Creuset. Le Creuset, Sandra... aka the canning queen 🙂

      Reply
  11. Tina

    January 16, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Oh my gosh, do you know me?! For the past 2 months I hosted a lot of holiday dinners and that's exactly what I asked myself each time...what's a wow factor, what's something I won't need to slave over? This would have been perfect. Never fear, there is always a party near and I MUST keep this recipe in mind. Yum yum yum!!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      I'm so with you Tina. So many times when I have people over I tell myself... ok Chris, make things that you can prepare ahead of time and don't have to be in the kitchen... and then I spend all night in the kitchen. If only I could follow my advice all the time, haha! It's not that easy, right?!

      Reply
  12. Caitlin

    January 16, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I would like to make this, obviously! Preferably in time for lunch. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Chad

    January 16, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I would love to make some hearty chili

    Reply
  14. Erin

    January 16, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Oh my goodness, what wouldn't I make with this beautiful braiser? I'm in love. I'm in the mood for chili!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 10:03 pm

      Mmmmmmm, chili.... 🙂

      Reply
  15. Joni

    January 16, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I would love to try that pork rage, loos and sounds delicious!!

    Reply
  16. Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps

    January 16, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    LOVE my Le Creuset pots, I use them ALL THE TIME. And the ragut??? Gahhh looks soo good!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Aren't they the best, Nicole?! I'm semi-obsessed with them.

      Reply
  17. Wendy

    January 16, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    This recipe sounds amazing!

    Reply
  18. Jodie

    January 16, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I would make this ragu recipe but with eggplant instead of pork. Letting it slow cook and fall apart. Yum. Veggie delite!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Love your idea of using eggplant!

      Reply
  19. Ashley

    January 16, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Oh I love the sound of this pork ragu! Anything slow cooked like this is always so so good! And over pasta ... delicious! I've tried to convince my husband a few times that I need a braiser (or really anything from them) ... no dice : ) haha To be fair my kitchen is pretty packed!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 16, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      I'm so with you Ashley... you can't go wrong with slow-cooked pork ever. It's kind of like cheating because you know it's going to taste god, haha. Let me help with the hubs... listen, Mr. Cookie Monster Cooking, Ashley NEEDS a Le Creuset piece for her kitchen. It's of the utmost importance. Did that help?

      Reply
  20. Camille

    January 16, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    I would use this most often to make pasta sauces and to roast vegetables!

    Reply
  21. Deb C

    January 16, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    I'd make Chicken and Rice, yellow rice with veggies in this beautiful Braiser. The color contrast would be stunning.

    Reply
  22. Pamela

    January 16, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Oh my goodness, I would make this! I totally hear you on making that perfect meal that everyone would love - this is totally it!

    Reply
  23. Becca F

    January 16, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I would make a pot roast

    Reply
  24. Diana

    January 16, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    I would love to make Chili for the whole family.

    Reply
  25. Sally

    January 16, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I would make some potato soup!!

    Reply
  26. Kim C

    January 16, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Mmmm, braised pork sounds awesome and this looks so delicious!! I think I would be making this amazing dish in the Le Creuset Braiser!!

    Reply
  27. Patricia Dugan

    January 16, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    I think I would try a nice brisket. It takes awhile to get it really tender, so the long braising would work marvelously.

    Reply
  28. Nancy

    January 17, 2014 at 12:35 am

    What won't I make 🙂 I love to cook and with a family of six I can always make large portions. One day I hope to have a set however, it will take me a while. Seems like kid's braces, college tuitions, or unexpected expensive incidents always come first. Till then happy cooking and creating wonderful good healty tasty food to us all. ♥

    Reply
  29. Sarah

    January 17, 2014 at 3:25 am

    What a great giveaway! I'd make some braised short ribs in it!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 17, 2014 at 6:57 am

      Oh yes, short ribs! Now you're speaking my language 🙂

      Reply
  30. Melanie

    January 17, 2014 at 7:32 am

    First I would try this recipe. Looks delicious. I've never served pork with pasta. And there's always a first time for everything. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Melanie!

      Reply
  31. Jessie C.

    January 17, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I would make kimchi fried rice first.

    Reply
  32. Sandy

    January 17, 2014 at 9:23 am

    I would use this for all sorts of soups, stews, chilis...everything! I love my Dutch oven and could use a smaller because as well.

    Reply
  33. Sandy

    January 17, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I would use this for all sorts of soups, stews, chilis...everything! I love my Dutch oven and could use a smaller braiser as well.

    Reply
  34. Christine

    January 17, 2014 at 10:21 am

    this pasta looks absolutely GORGEOUS. seriously such an inviting dish, I am loving this like crazy!

    Reply
  35. Carla S

    January 17, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I would braise chicken,cabbage, and broccoli.

    Reply
  36. Solducky

    January 17, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Apple cider braise pork loin!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Oh man that sounds great!

      Reply
  37. simple green moms

    January 17, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    this looks delicious! what a great change of pace from traditional pasta sauce

    Reply
  38. Diona

    January 17, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I'd love to try to make Mojo Pork Shoulder in it!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:31 am

      YUM!

      Reply
  39. Sarah & Arkadi

    January 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    this braised ragu looks amazing! so succulent and tasty!

    Reply
  40. Evelyn Chuter

    January 17, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I have never cooked with a braiser, but I sure would love to learn. I think your recipe sounds awesome. Can you cook things like meat balls and a brisket in it? I can think of lots of dishes I like to leave cooking while I read or take a nap. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Hi Evelyn, yes, the Le Creuset pans are really versatile. You could definitley make meat balls and brisket in it!

      Reply
  41. David Rainey

    January 18, 2014 at 12:40 am

    I would probably make something similar to your braised pork in pasta sauce, but perhaps change it to chicken with a white sauce. I'm not a very good cook so I'd probably burn it anyway.

    Reply
  42. Helen

    January 18, 2014 at 3:48 am

    I love Le Creuset! And dinners that pretty much cook themselves. The pork ragu looks delicious - very warming for winter (even tho I'm in hot Australia right now!) and it looks like it would go a long way, too.

    Reply
  43. Lauren C.

    January 18, 2014 at 4:29 am

    I love Le Creuset. I started loving it the moment I saw the movie Julie/Julia and subsequently began DVRing old PBS specials with Julia Child. I cook everyday for my boyfriend - sometimes elaborately lol, and the first thing I would make would be boeuf bourguignon. It is my absolute favorite dish. Your above recipe reminds me so much of this amazing wild boar papperdale served at Serratto in Portland. I am looking forward to making your recipe ASAP!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:30 am

      I'm with you... I totally love Le Creuset too. Boeuf Bourguignon sounds great!

      Reply
  44. Carol Roberts clark

    January 18, 2014 at 9:14 am

    id cook some chili and some chicken fried steak

    Reply
  45. Melinda H

    January 18, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I would make tons of things - soups, stews, chilis, osso bucco, short ribs, roasts, etc.

    Reply
  46. Jenne

    January 18, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Plenty of french food!

    Reply
  47. Ashley C

    January 18, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I'd make a pot roast!

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  48. Susan Christy

    January 18, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I will make some pork carnitas - my favorite!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:29 am

      One of my fave's too!

      Reply
  49. Consuelo

    January 18, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    This ragu looks like a phenomenal dinner! One pot wonders are my favorite!
    Also, your Le Creuset pan is lovely. Oh, how I wish I lived in the USA :') x

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Thanks so much Consuelo! Total bummer that you don't live here in the states for this contest!

      Reply
  50. Melissa w.

    January 18, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I would love to braise a venison roast with onions, mushrooms, and garlic 😉 ! Thanks for the chance, these pans are amazing.

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Make sure to invite me over for dinner... that venison roast sounds amazing!

      Reply
  51. Rust

    January 18, 2014 at 10:41 pm

    I bet this would work great for a pan lasagna -- with pork!

    Reply
  52. Starla Bates

    January 19, 2014 at 3:31 am

    That looks absolutely delicious! I would make fajita chicken for some tasty nachos 🙂

    Reply
  53. Deborah Rosen

    January 19, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    The first thing I'd make is a venison ragu, but your pork ragu might be the second thing!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 20, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Venison ragu sounds great!

      Reply
  54. Lisa Paone

    January 19, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    I'd make pot roast and a million, zillion other things!

    Reply
  55. Rod Jackson

    January 19, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    I would make prime rib in it.

    Reply
  56. chana

    January 19, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I'd cook a roast

    Reply
  57. Susan P.

    January 19, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I would make an old fashioned pot roast.

    Reply
  58. DailyWoman (Lacey)

    January 19, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I would like to make some chili.

    Reply
  59. Gail Williams

    January 19, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I would make nice pot beef roast- paleo style!

    Reply
  60. janet

    January 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    Your braised pork ragu, of course!!!! Soooooo delicious!!!!

    Reply
  61. nicole l.

    January 19, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    definitely some yummy stews! 🙂

    Reply
  62. ellen casper

    January 20, 2014 at 8:30 am

    I would paella in it.

    Reply
  63. Docklady

    January 20, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Anything and everything!!!!!

    Reply
  64. RANDY FULGHAM

    January 20, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I WOULD DIFFENITLY TRY THIS PASTA RECIPE...

    Reply
  65. Jess

    January 20, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Yum, this looks right up my street! Will have to try this recipe soon..:)

    Reply
  66. Paula V

    January 20, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I would definitely make this dish. I'm pinning it now. For now I'll make it in my crockpot but would love to have one of this. I'd make soup in it too as I have no good soup pots.

    Reply
  67. LeAnn A

    January 20, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Something really yummy!!

    Reply
  68. Mary Beth Elderton

    January 20, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    I might make something like a beef stew--yum!

    Reply
  69. malerie d

    January 20, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    this recipe would be first, sounds amazing!

    Reply
  70. Gail Rosenstrom

    January 20, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Beef roast would be great!

    Reply
  71. Trisha B.

    January 20, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    I would make beef and potatoes for stew

    Reply
  72. Tara

    January 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    Beef stew would be the first thing I make! Yummy!

    Reply
  73. Teresa

    January 20, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    This Braise Pork Ragu looks so good, I think my kids might even eat it, lol. If I had that Le Creuset Braiser the first thing I would use it for would be this recipe!

    Reply
  74. Deedra

    January 20, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    I would make boneless beef ribs in red wine. I made it once and it was so good. The ribs where even better the next day as left overs.

    Reply
  75. Kamla L.

    January 20, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I would love to make braised lamb shanks, osso bucco, and your braised pork ragu which looks and sounds beyond enticing!

    Reply
  76. Jeffrey

    January 20, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    I would make some beef for cheesesteak sandwiches.

    Reply
  77. Jennifer

    January 20, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    If I had a Le Creuset braiser, I would love to try my hand at coq au vin.

    Reply
  78. Candice

    January 20, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    The pasta with pork ragu looks so good, this might be the first recipe I make with it.

    Reply
  79. Beth Eaton

    January 20, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I LOVE to cook and have been DYING for a Le Creuset piece to try out. I have heard they are amazing! The first thing I would cook would be chili!

    Reply
  80. ERICA WEAVER

    January 20, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    i wouldlove to make stew

    Reply
  81. Amy L

    January 20, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    I'd like to make your pork ragu recipe

    Reply
  82. Tracy

    January 20, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Shakshuka. Or baked mushroom rice. (I have this potlove its versatility. If I win, I'll give the new pot to my sister.)

    Reply
  83. Susan Johnson

    January 20, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I would braise some beef short ribs. Or pork ribs... or .... the possibilities are endless!

    Reply
  84. Pamela Gurganus

    January 21, 2014 at 12:43 am

    I'd make osso bucco!

    Reply
  85. Terri S

    January 21, 2014 at 2:53 am

    I would make short ribs...

    Reply
  86. Emily Wells

    January 21, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Not sure exactly what I'd make yet--I've never owned a braiser! Probably some type of chicken. 🙂

    Reply
  87. mysweetiepiepie

    January 21, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I think I'd make some nice braised short ribs :+)

    Reply
  88. Nicole

    January 21, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    I love pork ragu and yours looks so delicious! Pinned. I also love that Le Creuset Braiser! I would make Hearty Mushroom Stew ... because that is what I've been making lately 😀

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 21, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks so much Nicole! Mmm hearty mushroom stew sounds great! Post a recipe for it!!

      Reply
  89. Amanda

    January 21, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Soups and chili

    Reply
  90. Alyssa

    January 21, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    I would definitely make this recipe. Also braised short ribs and chili!

    Reply
  91. ruth

    January 21, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I would love to try this recipe for Pork Ragu, sounds delish!

    Reply
  92. Craig Brown

    January 21, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I would braise short ribs.

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  93. Keatyn

    January 21, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I would make braised beef!

    Reply
  94. Heather

    January 21, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Well this recipe for starters because it looks delish, but I'm also trying to make more soups and stews now that the weather is colder. I have a board full of pins that I'd love to make but don't have the necessary pots to do so. This would definitely help!

    Reply
  95. Julia

    January 21, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I would make something wonderful like a rost. With a name like Julia I should own some great cookware

    Reply
  96. Erin

    January 21, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    I love making soups and chili!

    Reply
  97. Michelle

    January 21, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I would try out your Pasta with Braised Pork Ragu recipe!

    Reply
  98. Elsa

    January 21, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    I have a family of 6 and boy can they eat. I would love to make chili or short ribs. YUM

    Reply
  99. CarolynH

    January 21, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I'd make Braised Pork Ragu or Carnitas in this braiser. pan.

    Reply
  100. Paula V

    January 22, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Big ol' pot of chili

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  101. Heather

    January 22, 2014 at 10:39 am

    I would be making a nice beef stew in that beautiful braiser!

    Reply
  102. Heather B

    January 22, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I think I need to try THIS recipe! oh my that looks yummy!or maybe a chili!

    Reply
  103. Tammy S

    January 22, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I have too say a nice pot roast yummy I would make in it

    Reply
  104. Angela Y

    January 22, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    I would make some beef stew!

    Reply
  105. Lennette Daniels

    January 22, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I think I would make some sort of beef roast.

    Reply
  106. Jamie

    January 22, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    Falling-off-the-bone short ribs for sure! Just need a Le Creuset to make it in - no other cookware would do 😀

    Reply
  107. Kortney Picker

    January 23, 2014 at 12:38 am

    I would love to use this to make braised pork!! It makes me hungry just thinking about it!

    Reply
  108. Dezi A

    January 23, 2014 at 12:55 am

    I'd love to try this delicious recipe! But also a stew or something in the oven. Oh how I'd love this!!

    Reply
  109. Holly Swint

    January 23, 2014 at 1:17 am

    I would make mac and cheese

    Reply
  110. Anita

    January 23, 2014 at 3:18 am

    I would make osso bucco

    Reply
  111. MelodyJ

    January 23, 2014 at 4:19 am

    Soup and a cheesy pasta dish.

    Reply
  112. Heidi

    January 23, 2014 at 5:24 am

    I would love to make a really hearty stew with this before the winter ends!

    Reply
  113. Sara

    January 23, 2014 at 8:30 am

    Coq au Vin!

    Reply
  114. grace

    January 23, 2014 at 8:57 am

    I'd make ragu 😉

    Reply
  115. TC

    January 23, 2014 at 9:06 am

    That ragu look delicious! I'd make that in the braiser.

    Reply
  116. Lisa

    January 23, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I would make short ribs!

    Reply
  117. Sarah

    January 23, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Oh my goodness...what wouldn't I make? Braised duck legs have been on my mind lately.

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 23, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      Braised duck legs... oh yea!

      Reply
  118. karen

    January 23, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I would make a pot of baked beans

    Reply
  119. CC

    January 23, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I would make braised short ribs!

    Reply
  120. Melissa

    January 23, 2014 at 11:09 am

    I would love to be able to finally make a decent lamb shank.

    Reply
  121. Kate

    January 23, 2014 at 11:22 am

    pulled pork bbq!! yum!

    Reply
  122. Janae

    January 23, 2014 at 11:35 am

    i really want to make julia child's boeuf borguignon!!

    Reply
  123. Yead

    January 23, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Looking so YUMMY. I love this recipe.

    Reply
  124. katiethek

    January 23, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Mmm...I'd caramelize the biggest pot of onions ever and eat them all myself. Or perhaps be less selfish and make some sort of tasty eggplant thing, since I'm not exactly a meat eater.

    Reply
  125. Stephanie

    January 23, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Pulled pork tacos with slaw!

    Reply
  126. Natalie S

    January 23, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Would love to make some braised potatoes!

    Reply
  127. Sue

    January 23, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Creuset pans are so awesome, and all I have is a teeny, tiny one. I'd put this to good use for sure! The first thing I would make would probably be the pork ragu above.

    Reply
  128. Kelly D

    January 23, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    I would make a chicken and rice dish.

    Reply
  129. Prash

    January 23, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I am gonna try some fusion.. A new recipe altogether. May be tandoori roast using the cookware and then over Mexican rice! 🙂

    Reply
  130. TC

    January 23, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I would make beef stew

    Reply
  131. JM

    January 23, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    I'd make something italian for sure

    Reply
  132. Sannie

    January 23, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Braised oxtail stew probably! Braised everything 🙂

    Reply
  133. Peter

    January 23, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Love the look of your dish and love the lighting in your pic.

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 23, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks so much Peter! Much appreciated 🙂

      Reply
  134. Stephanie

    January 23, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    This looks AMAZING!!! I just love big noodles, but haven't been able to find them in stores.

    Reply
  135. pat

    January 23, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I would love to introduce the next generation of my family to the joys of Le Creuset.

    Reply
  136. michelle

    January 23, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    I would make Julia Child's boeuf bourguignon!!

    Reply
  137. Yvonne

    January 23, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Mediterranean chicken! Its my favorite dish ever!

    Reply
  138. Caleb

    January 23, 2014 at 11:47 pm

    This is the perfect vessel for BEEF SHORT RIBS!!!!!

    Reply
  139. Colleen Boudreau

    January 24, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I would make stew.

    Reply
  140. Amelia

    January 24, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    I'd absolutely make the braised pork ragu! Among other things 🙂

    Reply
  141. Kim S

    January 24, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    The first think I would make is this this ragu.

    Reply
  142. Holly

    January 24, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Chicken paprikash, my families favorite meal. And of course I would try your pork ragu recipe as well, sounds delicious.

    Reply
  143. Brian

    January 24, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    I would love to try this recipe with that cook wear!

    Reply
  144. Jenna

    January 25, 2014 at 4:27 am

    Can't wait to make grandma's famous beef stew!!

    Reply
  145. Steve

    January 25, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    Braisin Bran for breakfast!

    Reply
  146. Leigh

    January 25, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    I would make beef brisket!

    Reply
  147. Stephanie

    January 25, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    The pics looks so delicious that I'd definitely try the Prok Ragu first. Yum!

    Reply
  148. nancy horton

    January 26, 2014 at 12:54 am

    I'd love to try different stew, pulled pork and marsala recipes that I have put off.

    Reply
  149. Liz Blunt

    January 26, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    I would make red-wine chicken !

    Reply
  150. Kitty

    January 26, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    I would make some chili stew!

    Reply
  151. Constance

    January 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I would make this fabulous no rise bread I have been reading about!

    Reply
  152. Laura

    January 27, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    What I would use it for:
    1) the recipe above. My mouth is watering!
    2) No need bread
    3) beef stew
    4) skillet corn bread
    5) tons more!

    Reply
  153. Jacki

    January 27, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I've been meaning to make coq au vin, so a braiser would be perfect for that! It would be great for chilly nights.

    Reply
  154. Shannon

    January 27, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Yum! We'd probably start with braised turnips (don't laugh, it's my favorite.)

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 27, 2014 at 10:23 pm

      Not laughing... okay, kinda laughing. Done laughing. Wait, still a little chuckle left. Haha, in all seriousness, sounds great!

      Reply
  155. Joanna

    January 28, 2014 at 11:10 am

    This may sound weird, but I would make some brussels sprouts!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 29, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Doesn't sound weird at all... I love brussels sprouts! Add in a little bit of brown sugar and bacon and well, I'm one happy dude.

      Reply
  156. Emily

    January 28, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    I would love to braise some pork for tacos!

    Reply
    • Chris

      January 29, 2014 at 11:46 am

      Heck yes!

      Reply
  157. Katie T.

    January 28, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I would try my hand at my dads ropa vieja recipe... He lets the meat simmer away for hours with loads of juicy vegetables.
    I'd also like to make some of the incredible dishes I learned to cook in my Indian cooking class!

    Reply
  158. maria

    January 29, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    I'd make Lechon!

    Reply
  159. Tisha

    January 30, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    What wouldn't you make? From all of your delicious meals, and me being a southern girl with a things for hearty soups and stews this is one item I would love to add to my collection. I could even make one giant Crack Pie w/Cookie Butter!

    Reply
  160. Dawn Monroe

    January 31, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I would try to make braised pork ribs and saurkraut.

    Reply
  161. Miri H.

    January 31, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    Korean braised short ribs with carrots, potatoes, and big Korean radishes all of which would soak up the juices flowing from the beef and succulent sauce.

    Reply
  162. Jean

    February 02, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Braised Pork Ragu, carnitas, brisket, no need bread, Lamb shanks, ribs and countless other meals. I love braising.

    Reply
  163. Annette

    February 02, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    Pulled pork is my favorite thing to order at a BBQ restaurant. I've made it once and don't know why I never made it again. But after seeing this recipe, I'd definitely like to try it over pasta. So that's what I'd make if I won: this recipe.

    Reply
  164. Linda K.

    February 05, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I might try putting some chicken in to braise.

    Reply
  165. Karen Lynch

    February 05, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Swedish meatballs have been on my mind lately, so this would be a great thing to break it in on.

    Reply
  166. Cori Westphal

    February 09, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    I'm thinking some cream of mushroom smothered pork chops would be first on my list!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  167. Stephanie F.

    February 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    The first thing I would likely make in the Le Creuset braiser are some Korean shortribs.

    Reply
    • Chris

      February 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  168. Ali

    February 10, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    braised rabbit and veal stew

    Reply
  169. Ashley C

    February 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I'd make braised short ribs!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  170. april yedinak

    February 12, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    I would make chicken, sausage, potatoes and greens. It is one of my favorites.

    Reply
  171. Tammy Woodall

    February 12, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    I would make all my favorite Southern Recipes.

    Reply
  172. Becca F

    February 13, 2014 at 12:31 am

    I would make braised ribs

    Reply
  173. P.

    February 13, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    blanc a veau

    Reply
  174. Shashi

    February 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Possibilities of what I could make in this are endless!
    I could start off with this recipe with chicken instead of pork!

    Reply
  175. Natasha

    February 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Suck good ideas from all the comments, Im sure one of the first things I would make would be a bubbly Marinara Meat Sauce with red wine 🙂

    Reply
  176. Lisa

    February 13, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Wow, so many things to make in the Le Creuset Braiser - first off, I would try the pork rague, and then, I think I would make Swedish Pot Roast!

    Thanks for the opportunity to try and win this!!

    Reply
  177. John

    February 13, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Chris
    Keep em coming !
    John Resciniti

    Reply
  178. John

    February 13, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Chris
    I've shared your website with so many of my friends, they love it !!!
    John

    Reply
  179. Marie

    February 13, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I would make a Cipaille, this is a French Canadian (?) dish of six layers of different meats (some game) recovered/sealed with a tick layer of dough and baked for a long time to braise the meats. Haven't had one in close to 25 years but I promise to make one with the Braiser!

    Reply
  180. Ellen

    February 13, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    I would make braised short ribs...Thank you, Chris!

    Reply
  181. Stephanie

    February 13, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    the possibilities are endless using this fantastic vessel! - let me see - Slovak pork and sauerkraut (with homemade sauerkraut of course)....black bean soup......all day gravy (pork, chicken, beef, meatballs, Italian sausages are all included in this fantastic "gravy" (or sauce if you are not Italian lol)

    Reply
  182. Sharon

    February 13, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I'm new to braising,so Im looking forward to learning with best equipment possible. BTW- the pork ragu looks amazing!

    Reply
  183. Ashley

    February 13, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    I would have to follow your recipes and learn how to cook something more than a peanut butter sandwich if I won this braiser... good thing I'm marrying a guy who knows how to cook!!

    Reply
  184. Cindy Dupin

    February 13, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    I cook for my parents, they are up in their latter 70's and one of my older sisters every day... This would help me so much when making stews, soups, Beef or Pork Roast dinners... Being handicapped myself, I can't afford to get one, it's a beautiful pot and nice enough to place on the table as well... I so LOVE to cook... All my pots and pans are hand me downs and so very old !!! Thanks for the opportunity to win one !!! Awesome !!!!!

    Reply
  185. Crystal

    February 13, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I love stews or pulled pork.

    Reply
  186. Matt

    February 14, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I would ask my wife to make something delicious!

    Reply
  187. Mary V

    February 14, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I would love to make a true cassoulet

    Reply
  188. Carolsue

    February 15, 2014 at 2:34 am

    I would make chicken cacciatore in this pan.

    Reply
  189. Ashley Outland

    February 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I would make some beef stew!

    Reply
  190. Angela Cash

    February 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

    If I won I would make Braised Cavolo Nero Kale.

    Reply
  191. Michelle S

    February 15, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I would make Garlic braised chicken

    Reply

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