This pork osso buco with shank isn’t as rich as veal, but I like it better. If you want veal, you can use it here, too.
Level :
Easy
Total time :
3 Hours 30 Minutes
Prep time :
10 Minutes
Cooking time :
3 Hours 20 Minutes
Ingredients:
6 thick-cut pork shank sections, 2 to 3 inches thick
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flo
1 cup white wine
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
Instructions:
1.
Step1
Season pork shank with salt and pepper.
2.
Step 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy pot over high heat. Sear pork shanks in hot butter-oil mixture until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3.
Step3
Cook and stir onion, celery, carrot, and salt in the same pot over medium heat until onion turns translucent. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until tomato starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; stir for 2 minutes. Pour in wine, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until sauce reduces slightly.
4.
Step 4
Add bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and cloves. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return pork shanks to the pot along with any accumulated juices on the plate. Cover and cook at a very low simmer until meat is fork tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
5.
Step 5
Serve pork shanks with plenty of sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon zest.