directions
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1
Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and cut in half
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2
Dice onion
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3
Peel garlic and mince
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4
Mince parsley and set aside
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5
Cut ham into medium dice
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6
Trim pork of most fat and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
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7
Place pork in a 4-quart pot and cook, covered, over medium high heat for about 5 minutes
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8
Uncover the pan and boil until juices are almost gone; then cook, stirring often, until drippings are dark brown, 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic to pork
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9
Cook until onion is softened, stirring 4 to 5 minutes
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10
Add tomatoes with juices, wine, ham, rosemary, oregano and thyme. Bring to a boil
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11
Lower heat and simmer, covered, until meat is tender when pierced, about 1-1/2 hours
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12
Stir in beans and heat through
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13
Serve sprinkled with parsley.
ITALIAN PORK STEW
ingredients
- 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 sprigs Italian parsley
- 2 ounces sliced smoked ham
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced Italian style tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crumbled thyme
- 2 (14-1/2 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed
- and drained