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Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Semolina Gnocchi

This milk-braised pork shoulder with semolina gnocchi is a spectacular example of slow-cooked Italian comfort food. By simmering the pork in a delicate blend of whole milk, dry white wine, and pureed plum tomatoes, the meat achieves a melt-in-the-mouth tenderness while the sauce develops a silky, luxurious consistency. This high-protein dish is deeply aromatic, thanks to the subtle addition of cinnamon and the savoury depth of pancetta, making it a sophisticated choice for a weekend dinner party or a restorative family meal.

Preparing this recipe over two days allows the complex flavours to mature and the sauce to thicken beautifully. It is traditionally served over pan-fried or baked semolina gnocchi, which provides a wonderful textural contrast to the rich, savoury ragu. This homemade classic is perfect for those seeking a hearty, restaurant-quality meal that delivers both nutritional value and incredible flavour in every spoonful.

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Ingredients for Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Semolina Gnocchi

  • 1.1kg 1-inch cubes trimmed pork shoulder (such as boneless pork butt)

  • 1 matsked grovt kosher salt

  • 1/2 teskedar malen kanel

  • 60g (1 stick) butter

  • 60g plain flour

  • 1 medium white onion, chopped

  • 1 large carrot, chopped

  • 1 large celery stalk, chopped

  • 110g pancetta (Italian bacon),* chopped

  • 475ml torrt vitt vin

  • 950ml whole milk

  • 2 800g cans plum tomatoes in juice, pureed with juice in blender in batches until smooth

  • Semolina Gnocchi

Place pork in large bowl. Mix 1 tablespoon coarse salt and cinnamon in small bowl. Sprinkle salt mixture over pork, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 177°C. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2 minutes, whisking often (do not allow roux to brown). Remove from heat; cover and let stand until ready to use.

Using on/off turns, blend onion, carrot, and celery in processor until finely chopped. Cook pancetta in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat until beginning to brown and fat is rendered, about 6 minutes. Add vegetables to pot and sauté until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add pork and sauté until brown, about 7 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil, stirring up browned bits. Add milk and bring to simmer. Add tomato puree, then whisk in roux. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.

Cover pot. Place in oven and braise pork until very tender, about 2 hours. Uncover; let pork cool briefly. Chill pork, uncovered, until cold, then cover and chill overnight.

Rewarm pork over low heat, stirring often. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place 1 gnocchi square in centre of each plate. Top with pork and sauce.

An Italian bacon cured in salt; available in the refrigerated deli case of many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

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  • 29 jan 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad

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