SICILIAN MEAT SAUCE

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People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don't tell the old generation that! -Emory Doty, Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
1 medium onion, chopped
3 to 5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed or diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
Hot cooked pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork ribs in batches; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add remaining oil to Dutch oven; saute onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add next 11 ingredients. Pour in broth and red wine; bring to a light boil. Transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, until pork is tender, about 6 hours., Discard bay leaves. Remove meat from slow cooker; shred or pull apart, discarding bones. Return meat to sauce. Serve over pasta; if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

Krishna Khanal
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This sauce is okay, but it's not the best I've ever had. It's a bit too sweet for my taste.


Aamir Khanx
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This sauce was a disaster! It was watery and tasteless. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't work.


Sojib Hussain
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I was disappointed with this sauce. It was bland and lacked flavor. I won't be making it again.


ASLI such
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less red pepper flakes next time.


williams wamba
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even chicken. It's always a hit!


Florence Ball
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover meat. I had some leftover ground beef, and I used it to make this sauce. It turned out great!


Matthew Fischer
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I'm not a huge fan of Sicilian food, but this sauce is an exception. It's so delicious and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


RJ RAHIM
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Yum! This sauce is amazing. It's so rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was the perfect comfort food.


Pavle Tumbas
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This is the best Sicilian meat sauce recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even chicken. It's always a hit!


Shani Adv
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This sauce is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe says, and it turned out perfect. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family.


Gurpreet Narang
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great on pizza or chicken.


Kamuhanda John
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for a hearty pasta dish.


Canadian dollar
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This sauce is so flavorful and delicious. I served it over spaghetti, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Ndungu
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I've been looking for a good Sicilian meat sauce recipe for a while, and this one is perfect! It's simple to make, and the flavors are amazing.


Josefata Biu
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This recipe is a great base for a Sicilian meat sauce. I added some mushrooms and zucchini to it, and it was even better. Thanks for sharing!


Leslie Gallier
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Just made this sauce and it's delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great. Will definitely be making this again.


Ehsan Rajpoot
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This Sicilian meat sauce recipe is a winner! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!