Italian Pork Stew

Name: Italian Pork Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth; 3 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and sage leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; Hot cooked bow tie pasta; Grated Parmesan cheese

Don't skip the anchovy paste! It gives a good, salty flavor, but doesn't taste fishy at all. Add a salad and crusty bread for an incredible meal. —Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked bow tie pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown pork in 3 tablespoons oil in batches. Remove and keep warm.
In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, bay leaves, cinnamon, tomato paste, vinegar, anchovy paste, herbs, salt, pepper flakes, pepper and pork; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
Serve with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 256 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pork Ragu in Taste of Home February/March 2010

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Emproper

Nov 21, 2015

This is a little tangy and had too much cinnamon. I think the people in my house would prefer it without the vinegar and cinnamon. Hot sauce helped.
poppadude

Jul 3, 2015

Very Good!!!!!!
AvidcookGAtoCA

Feb 11, 2015

I have made this both ways - with wine and with beef broth several times. My coworkers prefer it with the wine, but since my husband likes it better with beef broth, that is how I make it most often. I was often asked to bring this to soup and salad days at work; since I am now retired, I am just making this for hubby and me.
justmbeth

Mar 24, 2014

Uniquely flavored pork dish. Enjoyed when we first made but wasn't as impressed with the leftovers.
luigimon

Oct 27, 2013

This is absolutely wonderful! The house smelled so good while it was simmering, and what heavenly flavor! This is going in my husband's "Favorites" TOH Recipe Box file! Made it as is, didn't change a thing!!!
shecooksalot

Nov 12, 2012

Everyone at home loved this! So hearty and delicious, the flavor was wonderful!!! I didn't have the parmesan and instead of the parsley, I used italian seasoning. Will be making again soon!!!!
faitheroo

Oct 17, 2012

This is a fall and winter staple in our house. Even my 7 year old loves it. Instead of serving it over pasta, I add a can of canellini beans or garbanzo beans during the last half hour of cooking.
naturelovertk

Sep 9, 2012

I've made this stew several times and realized that I have not written my review. It is simmering as I write! Excellent, just excellent!
Shelliebug

Apr 8, 2011

Great flavor!! I followed the recipe except I put it into the crock pot instead of simmering on the stove. I doubled it for our church pot luck and came home with only two small servings left.
krazeechristine

Mar 7, 2011

Excellent recipe. Next time I will serve with rice instead of pasta.