Fennel & Pork Stew

This meltingly tender pork shoulder ragout has a savory broth that's full of fennel. White wine gives the stew a bright edge of acidity.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups thinly sliced fennel (2-3 medium bulbs), plus 1/4 cup chopped fronds
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or boston butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¾ cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained