Italian Gravy Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Italian Gravy Recipe). This recipe is a homemade spaghetti meat sauce that has been passed down to 4 generations of Sicilians. The recipe has been altered by each person to fit personal preference and taste. Fresh tomatoes can be put in the place of the puree but not recommended, due to the high acidity of the fresh tomatoes.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 5hrs

Total: 5hrs45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Italian Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large yellow onion

diced

1 clove garlic

minced

4 pounds pork shoulder roast

½ cup white wine

3 cups water

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

3 tablespoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree

6 cups water

¼ cup white sugar

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Place pork shoulder in pot and pour in 1/2 cup white wine and 3 cups water. In a small bowl combine oregano parsley thyme rosemary garlic powder salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1/4 of spice mixture over pork. Cover and cook for 30 minutes turning occasionally. Add water periodically if needed.

Step 2

Pour in tomato puree. Fill cans with water and pour in (about 6 cups). Stir in remaining spice mixture and the sugar. When liquid starts to bubble reduce heat to low cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours. Stir occasionally and adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutritional Information

Italian Gravy Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 411.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.3g 65%

Carbohydrates: 19.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 11.6g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 36%

Cholesterol: 96.8mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 710.2IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.2mg 117%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 59%

Vitamin C: 16.5mg 28%

Folate: 25.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 67.6mg 7%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 67mg 24%

Potassium: 1166.7mg 33%

Sodium: 794.4mg 32%

Thiamin: 1.5mg 146%

Calories From Fat: 199

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.