Ossobuco Milanese - Plus Bonus Gremolata Recipe

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can provide a similar depth of flavor without alcohol.

veal shanks

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Pork shanks are more affordable and can still yield tender results.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 big knob of butter in a hot pan until melted.

Chop 1 small onion, 1 medium-sized carrot, and 1 stalk of celery finely and add to the pan to sauté.

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh rosemary to the sautéing vegetables.

Prepare over 1 kg of veal shanks by making 3 or 4 nicks through the membrane around the outside to prevent curling during cooking.

Dredge the veal shanks in plain flour before placing them in the pan.

Sear the veal shanks in the pan until browned on both sides.

Add 3/4 cup of dry white wine to the pan and cook on high heat to evaporate the alcohol.

Pour in enough store-bought chicken stock to almost cover the meat, then bring to a boil.

Season generously with salt and black pepper, then cover the pan with a lid that doesn't fit perfectly.

Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, flipping the veal shanks halfway through.

Prepare gremolata by mixing finely chopped parsley, 2 cloves of chopped garlic, and the zest of 1 small lemon in a bowl.

Once the ossobuco is cooked and the gravy has thickened, sprinkle the gremolata generously over the dish.

Serve the ossobuco on a bed of polenta to soak up the gravy.

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