Pork Shank Stew

Main Ingredients

• 2 pork shanks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the pork shanks on all sides.
• Remove the shanks and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
• Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for another minute.
• Add red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
• Return the pork shanks to the pot. Add beef broth, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.