Ossobuco Milanese

Ingredients

• 6 Crosscut Veal Shanks (2 Inch Thick)
• 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• Salt & Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 (30 Gram) Package Dry Porcini Mushrooms
• 1 Small Onion, Finely Chopped
• 2 Stalks Of Celery, Finely Chopped
• 2 Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
• 2 Carrots, Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Bottle Dry White Wine
• 1 Cup Veal Or Beef Stock
• Finely Grated Zest Of 2 Lemons
• 2 Cloves Garlic Finely Minced
• 6 Tablespoons Fresh, Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

2. 2

   Dust each shank with flour, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a large oven proof pan, melt the...: In a large oven proof pan, melt the butter with the oil, and brown the shanks well on both sides.

4. 4

   Remove to a separate plate and pour off...: Remove to a separate plate and pour off any fat.

5. 5

   Rehydrate the porcini mushrooms in a cup of...: Rehydrate the porcini mushrooms in a cup of warm water for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain, retaining the mushroom liquid, and finely chop...: Drain, retaining the mushroom liquid, and finely chop the mushrooms and set aside.

7. 7

   Strain the mushroom liquid through a fine sieve,...: Strain the mushroom liquid through a fine sieve, and measure out 1/2 cup, then set aside

8. 8

   Add the vegetables to the pan, and sauté...: Add the vegetables to the pan, and sauté the vegetables until tender.

9. 9

   Add the wine, scrape up any brown bits...: Add the wine, scrape up any brown bits on the bottom, bring to a boil and reduce.

10. 10

    Add the beef broth and mushroom liquid and...: Add the beef broth and mushroom liquid and heat.

11. 11

    Return the shanks to the pan, cover and...: Return the shanks to the pan, cover and place in the oven for at least 2 hours, or until the meat begins to fall off the bones.

12. 12

    Mix together the gremolata topping, and serve one...: Mix together the gremolata topping, and serve one shank per person with some sauce ladled on top.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with the gremolata topping and serve with...: Sprinkle with the gremolata topping and serve with Risotto Milanese alongside.