Best Ossobuco alla Milanese with polenta and gremolata-I've never eaten meat so delicious - ASMR

veal shanks

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Chicken is leaner, while pork is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier and more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while margarine is often less expensive.

Season the ossobuco on both sides with salt and pepper.

Dust both sides with flour.

Score the ossobuco 3 times on the side.

Heat oil in a hot pan and tap off excess flour.

Sear each side of the ossobuco for 3 minutes.

Place the ossobuco slices in a casserole dish.

Add 30g of butter and fry the onion for 5 minutes.

Add carrot and celery and fry for a few minutes.

Deglaze with red or white wine and reduce for a few minutes.

Add peeled or mashed tomatoes, garlic, beef broth, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to taste.

Simmer for 30 minutes in the oven at 180°C.

Cover and bake for 2.5 hours.

Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Finish with finely chopped parsley, garlic, salt and pepper, lemon zest, and olive oil.

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