Italian stew (Stracotto) – so tender that the meat almost disintegrates by itself

stracotto.
How do you know that the meat is ready?
Not only the clock decides.
Check with a fork whether the meat can be easily pulled apart. If there is still clear resistance, the stew roast simply takes longer.
The goal is meat, which is soft and juicy and can be cut up almost without a knife.
Especially with stews, therefore, patience is worthwhile.
The sauce is at least as important as the meat
When the Stracotto is ready, carefully remove the meat from the roaster.
The sauce can be