Italian Pork Chili with Polenta Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons EVOO
• 8 ounces bulk hot Italian sausage or 5 ounces coarsely grated Calabrese salami
• 4 ounces pancetta, finely diced
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 mild or 2 hot fresh red chile peppers, seeded and very finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 sprig fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 4 to 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup quick-cooking polenta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish