Serious Eats Basics: Braising

Cut the cartilage of the chicken wings and remove some of the bones for easier eating.

Cut the pancetta into small dice.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add the diced pancetta to the pan and render the fat until it starts to brown.

Season the chicken wings with salt and black pepper.

Add the chicken wings to the pan to start browning them.

Add hot red pepper to the pan with the wings.

Add a layer of sweet onion to the pan.

Sprinkle a little salt over the onions as they are added.

Add minced garlic mixed with olive oil to the pan.

Add fresh oregano to the mixture.

Add diced red pepper to the pan.

Add raisins and dry white wine to the pan.

Add diced Roma tomatoes to the mixture.

Bring the mixture to a boil before transferring it to the oven.

Braise in the oven for at least an hour and a half.

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