Smoked Veal Shank Osso Buco and Vegetables with Ray & Stevie | REC TEC Grills

veal shanks

🥗Healthier: pork shanks

💰Cheaper: beef shanks

Beef shanks are more economical and still provide a rich flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can add depth without alcohol.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: vegetable stock

Vegetable stock is often less expensive and lighter.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Season the veal shanks with your favorite seasoning, which includes celery salt, paprika, and garlic powder.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F.

Smoke the veal shanks for about 2.5 hours until they have nice color.

Smoke the vegetables (celery and onions) alongside the veal shanks until they start to become translucent.

Sear the smoked veal shanks until browned.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of red wine, 2 cups of beef stock, and one pack of Anjou gravy mix.

Place the seared veal shanks and smoked vegetables in a pan.

Pour the red wine and beef stock mixture over the veal shanks until they are about 2/3 submerged.

Cover the pan tightly with foil and increase the smoker temperature to 350°F.

Cook for about 2.5 hours until the meat is fork-tender and starts to pull away from the bone.

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