Braised Pork Osso Bucco
Can't find veal shanks? Try using pork instead! This slow braised pork osso bucco recipe is exactly what a pork shank needs and you'll still get those traditional osso buco flavors.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
- 4 - 6 pork shanks
- Salt & pepper
- 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 carrots chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 sprigs each: fresh rosemary and thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Zest from 1 lemon for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shanks with salt & pepper. Brown the shanks until golden and crispy. Remove from pan.
- Add olive oil, onion, celery, carrots and a pinch of salt. Sauté stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and vegetables have softened - about 5 minutes.
- Add wine and tomato paste, deglazing the pan. Add the chicken broth and return the pork shanks to the pan.
- Cover and bring to a low boil, then immediately reduce the heat to love and simmer for 3 - 3.5 hours. Remove lid for the final 20 - 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Discard the bay leaf and herb stems, and garnish with lemon zest and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 99g | Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 883mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 7mg