Italian pork stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOnion, chopped
3Cloves garlic, minced
½cupHam, baked, chopped
8ouncesMushrooms, cut up
poundsBoneless pork, cubbed
3tablespoonsFlour
2teaspoonsItalian herb seasoning*
2ouncesCan anchovy, drain, chop
1Can tomatoes, crushed*
2tablespoonsTomato paste
2tablespoonsDry red wine
Parsely, chopped

Directions

*Do not drain can about 14½ oz. tomatoes. Can use dried herbs: ½ tsp EACH of basil, marjoram, oregano, and thyme. In a 3 quart or larger crockpot, combine onion, garlic, ham, and mushrooms. In a small paper bag, shake the meat with the flour and seasonings, then add to the cooker. Sprinkle any remaining flour over the anchovies and add them to the cooker. Pour in tomatoes. In a small bowl, mix tomato paste and wine; add to the cooker. Cover and cook at LOW setting until pork is very tender when pierced (8-10 hours). Skim and fat. Sprinkle with parsley. Source: "Sunset Crockery Cookbook" as printed in the Fresno Bee, Nov. 1994. Formatted for MM by Lynne (Kakeladi) Sammon, Visalia, CA