Osso Buco Style Pork

Osso buco is traditionally made with veal but this recipe is very tasty, as well as economical.

2 lbs diced stewing pork
2 tbsps flour
2 tbsps olive oil
salt & pepper  
1/4 tsp celery seed
2  sliced onions
3 diced carrots
28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup water
1 cup white wine
1 lemon
Bouquet garni:   bay leaf, sprig rosemary, fresh basil

Make sure the pieces of pork are uniform in size. Using a bag (I used a waxed cereal bag) toss the meat with flour, salt, pepper and celery seed.

Take a large skillet and heat oil.  Lightly brown meat, then add onions.

  Cook until translucent and add carrots, canned tomatoes and bouquet garni (take a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter and tie up the herbs in it with a piece of string).

 Cook 2-3 minutes.  Add tomato paste, water, wine, juice and zest of lemon.

Cover and simmer for 2 hours. When done remove bag of herbs. Serve with rice and sprinkle with parsley.

Serves 4-5