Pork Meatball and Hock Stew with Beer

Ingredients

• 3 lb. (1.3 kg) pork shanks (osso bucco) in large slices without rind
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground clove
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) nutmeg
• Olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cups (500 ml) strong amber Belgian-style ale
• 6 cups (1.5 L) of water (enough to cover)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) of flour
• 2 cups (500 ml) of diced bread
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) of milk
• 1 lb. lean ground pork
• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) carrot, chopped very finely
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) celery, chopped very finely
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped very finely
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Provence herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dry mustard