True cinnamon is considered far superior to cassia and has a finer, thinner, more delicate texture – if it’s in stick form, as opposed to the ground spice – and a sweeter, warmer ...

Return the pork to the Dutch oven and add the tomatoes, wine, anchovies, cinnamon stick, bay leaves ... has a chance to rise to the surface, then spoon it off if you like (I usually don't bother).