The Ragu To End All Other Ragus

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often cheaper than parmesan.

Marinate the wild boar for 24 hours in wine and herbs in the fridge.

Cut the marinated wild boar into chunks, not too small.

In a big pot, cook the wild boar on medium heat without any oil to release initial liquid.

Once liquid forms, discard it to reduce gaminess.

Prepare the sofrito by finely chopping carrots, celery, and onion by hand.

In the same pot, add abundant extra virgin olive oil and the sofrito, cooking for about 5 minutes.

Place herbs inside a cloth and tie it with twine for easy removal later.

Transfer the wild boar back into the pot and caramelize the meat on all sides.

Deglaze the pot with a full glass of merlot, scraping the bottom to release stuck bits.

Add canned tomatoes and a little water to clean the can, ensuring herbs are at the bottom.

Cover the pot, lower the temperature, and cook for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 3 hours, add salt to taste, adjusting for liquid reduction.

After 4 hours, remove the meat and shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot for the last 20 minutes.

Remove the herb cloth from the pot and taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.

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