"We recommend preparing this on Saturday - the day before your Sunday meal - so the flavors can meld. Also - prep time listed does not include time to prep meatballs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 of this recipe for Italian-Style Meatballs, see here
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1 pound beef shin steak, or other bone-in beef cut
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1 1/2 pounds lean bone in pork chops
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1 1/4 pounds pork spareribs (5-6 ribs)
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1 pound Italian sweet sausage
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2 cups chopped onions
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2 tablespoons chopped garlic
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint, divided
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, divided
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
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2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
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2 28-ounce cans crushed good quality tomato such as Cento or Pastene
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5 cups of water
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper