Step 1

Heat the butter and oil in a large pan (or in your slow cooker bowl if it has a searing function) until the butter melts.

Step 2

Sprinkle the pork with the salt and pepper and then place in the pan. Seal the meat on all sides (should take 7-10 mins).

Step 3

Turn the heat down and add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes - stirring a couple of times - until the onion starts to soften.

Step 4

Add in the red pepper and garlic, stir and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add in the red wine and let it bubble down for a couple of minutes.

Step 6

Add in the tomato puree, sugar, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, tinned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and stock. Stir, and then bring everything to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

If you've been cooking it in the pan until this stage, now is the time to pour everything into the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.

Step 9

After this time, discard the bay leaves and shred the meat with two forks or a potato masher. It should be very tender. Test for seasoning and add in more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve the pork on top of cooked pasta with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.