@antonycookes: agù turns cheap cuts of meat into something magical. Tough collagen breaks down into gelatin, coating the mouth in the most luxurious way. I did this with some muntjac shoulders I had in the freezer and added prunes because I suspected it would work. The ingredients: Muntjac shoulders (not necessary - any tougher cut of meat is fine) Guanciale, pancetta or lardons - completely interchangeable Onion Carrot Celery Garlic Prunes Red wine Tin of tomato pulp Pepper Salt Some woody herbs like rosemary, thyme, bay, oregano Fennel seeds Nutmeg gratings Parmesan Allow it to slowly bubble for several hours. #ragu #muntjac #venison #slowcooking #italianfood