ITALIAN PORK STEW

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

  • Place flour in a shallow dish. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn 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; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Cassie jo Busby
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to when I'm looking for a hearty and comforting meal. The pork is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Kelby Thamu
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. The pork is always fall-apart tender and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Jason Guti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Sameer Vines
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This stew is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Ethan Newton
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This recipe is a winner! The pork was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Zachary Arnold
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This stew is amazing! The pork is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Ju Nin
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Tulonga Kayili
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Md Alif Hosen
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Shams Jadgal
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. The pork is always fall-apart tender and the sauce is flavorful and rich.


Sarthak Neupane
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Jason Barnes
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Nessi H
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I love this recipe! It's my go-to when I'm looking for a hearty and comforting meal. The pork is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Vikram Sindhi
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This Italian pork stew is a fantastic dish that's easy to make and packed with flavor. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.