Gravy

Name: Gravy
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small sweet onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 12 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 3 slices smoked bacon, chopped; 12 lb lean pork, cubed; 12 lb beef chuck, cubed; 12 cup red wine; 4 quarts tomato puree; 1 cup beef broth; 1 teaspoon oregano; 12 teaspoon basil; 12 teaspoon thyme; 1 pinch sugar; 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
12 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
3 slices smoked bacon, chopped
12 lb lean pork, cubed
12 lb beef chuck, cubed
12 cup red wine
4 quarts tomato puree
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon oregano
12 teaspoon basil
12 teaspoon thyme
1 pinch sugar
12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large, heavy skillet or dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent and just beginning to turn color.
2

Add the meat and cook just until no longer pink.
3

Add the remaining ingredients.
4

If you want to finish in a crock pot, transfer all ingredients to the crock pot at this time.
5

Bring to a simmer and cook over very low heat for several hours (4 or more is good) until the flavors have mellowed.
6

Adjust spices and add water or wine if the liquid gets low.
7

Stir frequently to prevent scorching.