Labadie Recipe Database

Name Italian Braised Pork Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 2 T olive oil 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder coarse salt and pepper 1 yellow onion, diced small 3 cloves garlic 1 celery stalk, diced small 3/4 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 c dry wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 4 c couscous (I used rice) for serving Description In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, garlic, celery, and fennel seeds to pan; cook until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add to slow cooker along with tomatoes. Cover and cook on high until pork is very tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Transfer pork to a cutting board. With two forks, shred meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Skim fat off sauce and discard. Return shredded pork to slow cooker and stir to combine. Time 4 hr 20 min Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes I just dumped it all in the slow cooker and Image