Maiale in Vino Speziato

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This recipe features pork belly marinated in red wine with spices and herbs, then slow-cooked to perfection. It's a traditional Italian dish that highlights the use of wine for preserving meat.

• Prep 720 min
• Cook 150 min
• Total 870 min

Ingredients

• pork belly
• red wine
• salt
• pepper
• rosemary
• sage
• thyme
• vegetables
• oil or fat (butter, lard, or olive oil)

Instructions

1. Marinate the pork: Select a piece of pork belly and marinate it overnight with vegetables, spices, salt, pepper, and red wine for about 12 hours.
2. Prepare to cook: Remove the pork from the marinade and heat a pan, adding oil or fat if desired.
3. Cook the pork: Add the pork to the hot pan, seasoning with a little salt and pepper, and cook until caramelized.
4. Add herbs and vegetables: Once the pork is browned, add the strained herbs and vegetables from the marinade.
5. Simmer: Finish with the remaining marinade wine, lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
6. Prepare the sauce: After cooking, strain the liquid to reduce it for the sauce, adjusting with honey or sugar if necessary.
7. Serve: Slice the pork and pour the final sauce over it before serving.

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