How To Make Pork In Red Wine

SERVES 5–6. You can use shoulder or leg of pork steak in this recipe. Shoulder is cheaper and needs a slightly longer cooking time, so if you do use it, cut it into smaller pieces and cook for longer.

1. Step 1:

   Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until soft.

2. Step 2:

   Add the pork, sprinkle in the paprika and stir in the garlic and balsamic vinegar. Cook for a few minutes, until the pork is lightly cooked all over.

3. Step 3:

   Stir in the tomato purée and sage. Season to taste.

4. Step 4:

   Pour in the wine and bring to the boil. As soon as it is boiling, transfer it to an ovenproof casserole dish.

5. Step 5:

   Cover and cook at 180°C/gas mark 4 for 1¼ hours if using leg of pork, 1½ hours if using shoulder.

6. Step 6:

   Ten minutes before the end of cooking, stir in a little double cream and the fresh parsley. Serve with gnocchi (Italian potato dumplings) or some fresh pasta.