Feeds up to 10, with leftovers.
ingredients
Veggies
- 2 yellow or white onions
- 4 Stalks of celery
- 2 cloves - 1 whole head of garlic, to preference
- 1 #10 can of tomato sauce
Meat
- 2-5 italian sausages, cut into medallions
- half rack of Country-Style Ribs, bone-in
and/or
- beef spare ribs
- meat balls
spices and oils
- salt
- pepper
- oregano
- red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
Equipment:
- blender or food processor
- sauce pan
- large chopping knife
- frying pan
- serving spoon
steps
- Prepare the meat:
- heat a large frying pan or skillet to high heat.
- cut, season, and sear all the meat(can be done one night before).
- after you're done browning the meat, deglase the pan with white whine or a light vinegar - retain the fond.
- prepare the veggies
- blend or process the onions, garlic, celery, half a cup of Olive Oil into a puree, add to a large saucepan.
- allow the mixture to slowly heat up until it starts to smell and steam.
- Add the meat to the pot with all the juices
- add the can of tomatoes, rince the sides with water, and add that as well.
- simmer all day, being careful not to let the bottom burn.
Serving
- serve over choice of pasta with crusty italian bread and pecorino grated cheese.
notes
- you can add carrots, but I think it makes it too sweet.