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Osso Buco

Italy

Milan's great dish. The marrow in the bone is scooped out and eaten last — considered the chef's reward.

Milanese braised veal shanks — slow-cooked in white wine and vegetables until the meat falls from the bone and the marrow is rich and unctuous. Served with gremolata and saffron risotto.

Authentic Italy Osso Buco recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
90 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
430 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

4veal or beef osso buco shin cross-cuts, thick
1onion, diced
2carrots, diced
2 stalkscelery, diced
200mldry white wine
400gtinned tomatoes
500mlbeef stock
plain flourfor dusting
gremolata: lemon zest, garlic and parsleyto serve

Method

1

Dust shanks in flour. Brown on both sides in olive oil. Remove.

2

Fry onion, carrot and celery. Add wine. Reduce. Add tomatoes and stock.

3

Return shanks. Braise covered at 160°C for 1.5-2 hours until very tender.

4

Serve topped with gremolata.

Chef's Tip

Tie the shanks with string to prevent the meat falling off the bone before serving.

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