Homemade Sauce

Homemade Sauce

When were talking about homemade meals, the first thing that comes to mind is you sitting at the dinner table with your family, Enjoying your parents delicious cooking. My friends here it is, That feeling when you'd have your parents homemade sauce dipping the bread into it and just feasting on that spectacular blend of spices is here. This dish is truly one of my favorites and my kids LOVE it. The flavors and different blend of ingredients make this dish something that I want to pass down for as long as I live. I used to make this every Sunday for my family and they would love it. I promise you, this dish will make you come back for more the next week. So don't forget to save this dish for later when you're craving it again.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs of country style pork ribs

    bone in or no bones; both work

  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 10-12 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 2 28oz cans of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes

    hand crushed

  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup of cabernet or red wine
  • 1 cup + 12 oz water
  • 24 oz jar of Passata
  • pork rib seasoning: about 1 tsp of each: salt

    cracked black pepper, and garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp of dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp of garlic powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt & cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp of sugar
  • Meatballs if you are making them with the sauce.

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot brown seasoned country style ribs in olive oil until browned on all sides at medium heat. No need to cook all the way; they will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove from pot.

  2. 2

    If you are making meatballs, brown them in the same pot. Remove once they develop color.

  3. 3

    In the same pot, add the chopped garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and cracked black pepper. Sauté until fragrant at medium heat. Then, add the tomato paste and saute with the garlic and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of red wine. Cook & allow the alcohol to burn out for 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add both cans of tomatoes that you crush by hand to the pot. Fill the bowl you crushed the tomatoes in with 1/2 cup of water, swish around, add to pot. Fill one of the tomato cans with 1/2 cup of water, swish around, add to the pot. Bring to a boil; cover with lid halfway and simmer 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    After the sauce has simmered 30 minutes, add a jar of Passata to the pot. Fill the jar halfway with water. Shake vigorously and add to the pot. Season with dried basil, oregano, garlic powder, bay leaves, salt, and cracked black pepper.

  7. 7

    Add the pork and meatballs back to the pot. Add a pinch of sugar. Add a hunk of Pecorino Romano Cheese. Bring the contents of the pot to a boil. Once boiling, lower to a simmer, cover the pot halfway with the lid. Simmer at least 1.5 hours on medium- low or low up to 3 hours. After 1 hour of simmering taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Add more water if needed. Continue simmering.

  8. 8

    Last 5 minutes of cook time add fresh basil. Stir and simmer. Serve over any pasta and serve the meat on the side. Enjoy! Cheers!

Homemade Sauce

Homemade Sauce

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About this Recipe

Craving that deeply comforting, Sunday dinner feeling that only a truly exceptional homemade sauce can provide? This recipe captures the nostalgic warmth of family meals, bringing a spectacular blend of spices and rich flavors right to your table.

What makes this homemade sauce truly special is its dedication to time-honored techniques and quality ingredients. By slowly simmering country style pork ribs with a thoughtful blend of aromatics, San Marzano tomatoes, and a touch of red wine, you create a depth of flavor that can't be rushed. This isn't just a sauce; it's a culinary legacy designed to be passed down through generations.

Prepare for a truly immersive culinary experience. You can expect a rich, velvety sauce with a vibrant tomato backbone, beautifully balanced by the savory essence of tender pork ribs. The aroma alone will transport you back to cherished family gatherings. While it’s a labor of love with significant cook time, the result is a profoundly satisfying sauce that will envelop your senses and leave you craving more the very next week. The secret lies in allowing the flavors to meld and deepen over several hours, transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

Customization & Variations

This versatile sauce welcomes a few adjustments to suit your preferences. For the pork ribs, feel free to use either bone-in or boneless country style pork ribs; both will contribute beautifully to the sauce's richness. You can also vary the red wine, opting for either a Cabernet or another robust red wine you enjoy. And if you’re looking to make it an even heartier meal, you can certainly add meatballs to simmer directly in the sauce.

Serve this glorious homemade sauce simply, perhaps with a crusty loaf of bread for dipping, just as you would have done at your parents' dinner table. It’s perfect for those relaxed Sunday dinners or any occasion where you want to share a deeply nourishing meal with loved ones.

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