Braised Pork in Tomatoes

Ingredients

• • 1 ½ lb (675 g) baby back pork ribs, trimmed and cut individually
  • 4 small slices pork shank, rind removed, about 1 ½ inches (4 cm) thick and 6 oz (170 g) each (see note)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (250 ml) strained tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup (125 ml) water
  • 1 lb (454 g) small potatoes, peeled
  • 2 Italian sausages, cut into 3 pieces each
  • Salt and pepper