Braised Pork: Brasato di Maiale (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Braised Pork: Brasato di Maiale (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. Marinade:
  2. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup olive oil with the sliced onion, carrot, and celery. Add the salt, crushed garlic cloves, bay leaves, rosemary, juniper berries, and the bottle of wine. Place the pork in a non-reactive bowl and cover with the marinade. Marinate for 3 days, refrigerated, stirring twice a day.
  3. Remove the meat from the marinade.
  4. In a large casserole, heat the remaining olive oil, then add the pork pieces and pancetta to sear on all sides, working in batches, and removing the meat once it is seared. Add the chopped onion and remaining garlic to the pan, and cook until just softened. Add the marinade and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add 2 cups wine and the pork and bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat, partially covered, for 90 minutes, or until the meat is very tender.
  5. Remove the meat and keep it covered.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat the sugar over high heat until it melts and turns golden. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar. Pour this mixture into the sauce and heat through. Serve the pork with the sauce spooned over. Encircle the pork with the Grilled Scallion Salad.
  7. Grilled Scallion Salad:
  8. Drizzle the scallions with olive oil. Grill for 1 minute. Squeeze 1/2 lemon over scallions and grill for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the scallions from the grill and toss with the rest of the lemon juice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 653.45 Kcal (2736 kJ)
Calories from fat 313.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.84g 54%
Cholesterol 160.46mg 53%
Sodium 1238.09mg 52%
Potassium 958.53mg 20%
Total Carbs 21.55g 7%
Sugars 16.15g 65%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 4%
Protein 47.9g 96%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 69.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.26 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.76g 54%
Cholesterol 40.34mg 53%
Sodium 311.22mg 52%
Potassium 240.95mg 20%
Total Carbs 5.42g 7%
Sugars 4.06g 65%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 4%
Protein 12.04g 96%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 14%
Calcium 17.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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