2 1/2 pounds 1-inch cubes trimmed pork shoulder (such as boneless pork butt)
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large celery stalk, chopped
1/4 pound pancetta (Italian bacon),* chopped
2 cups dry white wine
4 cups whole milk
2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes in juice, pureed with juice in blender in batches until smooth
Semolina Gnocchi