How to make Peposo del Valdarno

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical for cooking.

Cut veal shank into large chunks and season with salt and grinded pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add veal chunks to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove veal and set aside; add chopped red onion and unpeeled garlic to the pot.

Sauté red onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Return veal to the pot and add red wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Add tomato passata, sage, rosemary, and additional black pepper to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until veal is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and additional black pepper if needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh rosemary.

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