Classic Italian Ragu with Pancetta and Pork Belly

Name: Classic Italian Ragu with Pancetta and Pork Belly
Ingredients: pancetta; carrot; onion; celery; 4 strúčiky garlic; minced meat; pork belly; tomato paste; milk; red wine; Parmesan rind; bay leaf; 1 nutmeg; stock; butter

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This rich and flavorful Italian ragu combines pancetta, minced meat, and pork belly slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables, tomato concentrate, and red wine. Finished with milk and butter, it develops a velvety texture and deep, layered taste perfect for pasta or polenta.

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Ingredients

pancettacarrotonioncelery4 strúčiky garlicminced meatpork bellytomato pastemilkred wineParmesan rindbay leaf1 nutmegstockbutter

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In a pan, cook the pancetta until it renders its fat and infuses the vegetables.
Prepare a sofrito by gently caramelizing the carrot, onion, and celery until they turn a light golden color to bring out their natural sweetness without burning.
Add a few cloves of garlic and briefly sauté them, being careful not to burn.
Remove the sofrito from the pan and increase the heat to brown the minced meat. Cook it over high heat to release moisture and develop a caramelized crust.
Break up the meat into small pieces while stirring to maximize surface area for browning, aiming for a deep brown color similar to a seared steak.
Add the pork belly and cook slowly to break down the collagen, which enriches the sauce with a luxurious texture.
Stir in the tomato paste and caramelize it until it darkens to a rich, deep red.
Pour in the milk following the Masamoto technique to tenderize and soften the meat in preparation for further cooking.
Add the red wine and increase the heat, reducing it by half to concentrate flavors and lift any browned bits off the pan for added taste.
Return the sofrito to the pan and add the Parmesan rind along with an additional layer of tomatoes to contribute natural umami.