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Equipment: Dutch oven, Stove, Oven |
Prep Time: 15 mins |
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Cook Time: 3 hours 30 mins |
Servings: 4 |
Ingredients
- 4 Ounces of Uncured Pancetta, diced
- 2 1/2 – 3 lbs of Beef Shanks cut for Osso Buco and tied with butcher twine
- 2 Tbsp of Spicelopedia® Italian Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- ½ Cups of Celery, diced
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- ½ Cups of Carrot, diced
- 6 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme, stripped
- 1 Sprig of Rosemary, chopped
- 1 Cup of Dry White Wine
- 2 Cups of Unsalted Chicken Stock
- ½ Cups of Unsalted Beef Stock
- 1 Tbsp of Fresh garlic, minced
- Flour for dusting meat
Procedures
Step One
Preheat Oven to 325 degrees.
Step Two
Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step Three
While the pancetta is cooking, dust the shanks with flour seasoned with half of the Italian Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
Step Four
Add the celery, onion, and carrot to pan. Sauté in the pancetta drippings, about three minutes. Remove from pan.
Step Five
Brown the shanks on both sides (you may add a little extra olive oil if needed).
Step Six
Add the vegetables and ¼ of the pancetta back to the pan with the shanks, along with the thyme, rosemary, and white wine. Deglaze slightly, and then add in both types of stocks, the garlic, and the rest of the seasoning.
Step Seven
Cover Dutch oven with lid, transfer to oven, and back for 2/1/2 – 3 hours until shanks are tender. Add in reserved pancetta before serving.
Suggestion
Top with Orange Gremolata – see recipe. Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, Risotto Milanese, or mashed cauliflower (pictured).
Conclusion
Beef Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish that showcases the tenderness and flavor of braised beef shanks. With its rich sauce and aromatic vegetables, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Try it out and savor the deliciousness of this traditional Italian favorite!