Pork Osso Buco

Pork shank isn't as rich as the traditional veal in this version of osso buco, but it's less expensive and more available. A long braise time makes this fork tender and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cups chicken broth
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large carrot, diced
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 6 thick-cut pork shank sections, 2 to 3 inches thick
• Chopped Italian parsley
• Freshly grated lemon zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Salt and pepper both sides of pork shank sections.

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in a heavy pot over high heat. Brown pork until it gets a nice sear, 3 or 4 minutes per side. Transfer pork to a plate; reduce heat to medium. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot. Sprinkle with salt. Cook and stir until onions start to turn translucent. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until tomato paste starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour; stir for 2 minutes. Add white wine and raise heat to medium high.

Step 3

When sauce comes to a simmer, cook until sauce reduces slightly. Add bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and ground cloves. Add chicken stock and return to a simmer. Transfer pork back to pot along with any accumulated juices. Bring mixture to a very slow simmer. Cover and cook until fork tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

Step 4

Serve shanks with plenty of sauce, topped with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of lemon zest.