Name: Spezzatino di maiale all’abruzzese (Pork Stew with Sweet and Hot Peppers from the Abruzzo)
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 2½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1½-inch pieces; About ½ cup olive oil; Olio santo (see note; optional); 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted in a dry pan and crushed; 1 fresh chile pepper, chopped, or ½ teaspoon chile pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 can (28 ounces) plum tomatoes with juice, crushed; Red wine vinegar (optional); 2 large red bell peppers, seeded and cut into large dice