Sweet Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, separated
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 potatoes, scrubbed and chopped into 1/2 in cubes
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup red wine

Directions

1. 1

   Season meat with S/P. Heat 3-4 quart saute pan over med-high heat. Add 1 tablespoons EVOO, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add the meat and brown it deeply on all sides (7-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let sit on a plate.

2. 2

   Add remaining oil, onions, carrots, celery and garlic cloves. Saute stirring frequently, until veggies are just beginning to soften (about 4 minutes).

3. 3

   Return meat to the pan, and add broth, potatoes, basil and bay leaf. Bring broth to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low. Add wine. Let simmer for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to low.

4. 4

   Cook over low heat for 3 hours. Taste periodically, add S/P if needed. After removing heat, discard bay leaf, and serve hot.