BOLOGNESE

Prep/Cooking Time: Longer Than 120 Minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a thick bottomed pan over a high gas
Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan
Once the oil smokes add the beef and pork and leave to fry
After a few minutes turn the meat to allow to color
Keep turning every few minutes till all meat is browned
Add to the pan the cleaned, peeled and chopped vegetables
Stir in well and continue to cook, the veg will color a little and begin to soften
Add the tomato paste and the herbs and mix through well
Once well mixed add to the pan the chopped canned tomatoes and stir well
Add a generous amount of slat and pepper
Bring to a fast simmer then turn down to a slow simmer
Cook over a low gas turning regularly for 3-4 hours
Check the meat occasionally and the liquidity for tenderness and moisture
If beginning to evaporate dry add a little water
Once the meat is tender remove from the heat and season to taste
Leave to cool on trays
Once cold place in the fridge till needed