OSSO BUCCO ALLA MILANESE

note: this is a combination of 3 classic renditions...Mom's, Vincent Price, and Princess Cruise Lines. The gremolata is a Italian condiment often served with classic renditions of Osso Bucco.

Dec 29, 2011

 
4-6 veal shanks with marrow 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 tsp sage or thyme
2 cups white wine 1/2 tsp rosemary
1 medium chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
 

GREMOLADA

- grated rind from 1 lemon
- 2 tbs chopped parsely
- 1 mashed anchovie
- 1 clove garlic minced

Roll chops in flour and saute in 4 tbs butter or olive oil (cook on sides as well to lock in marrow).. about 3 minutes per side to brown.
Add remainder of ingredients EXCEPT WINE listed in first section....reduce heat, cover and braise for 10 minutes.
Add the wine, re-cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on size of chops.
Just prior to serving, sprinkle lightly with the gremolata. Serve with the remaining gremolata at the table.

notes: Sauce can be totally or partially strained before adding GREMOLADA. Extra liquid to ensure chops are just barely covered during cooking process can come from beef stock.

serve with RISOTTO.

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