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    Pork Osso Buco

    Published: Feb 17, 2022 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Carolyn Hetke · This post may contain affiliate links,

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    This Pork Osso Buco may well be the most flavourful version of Osso Buco you will every try. A half hour of prep and you are free to move on with your chores while this braises in the oven.

    Braised pork osso buco close up.

    It is hard to describe how rewarding this dish is ...

    I have to admit that the idea of actually cooking with pork shank, I found off putting. It reminds me of meals served in taverns to rowdy patrons. (Not sure why??? but there you go!)

    But - I must have been a peasant in a previous life because I am a sure fire candidate to love any potato based meal, cheese and bread, soup etc.

    So - I decided to give this a try - partly because I absolutely loved the Veal Osso Buco I made a while back and have been dreaming of ever since.

    I can't quite decide which I like better but the price difference between pork shanks ($1.99 vs $10.99 is pretty compelling!)

    I highly recommend removing the thick skin/fat layer that circles the shank. That way you won't have to skim fat off your sauce at the end. You will need to tie the shank with kitchen twine to encircle the meat so it doesn't fall apart trying to serve it. Tie that twine tightly becauce the meat will shrink during the cooking.

    Pork Shanks
    Trimmed Pork shank
    Dredged in flour
    Seared pork shanks
    Braising in the oven
    Pork osso buco on a platter garnished with grated parmesan cheese with red wine on the side.
    Plated pork osso buco

    I had lots of sauce left over - what a happy bonus!! I saved it and used it as a pasta sauce another time. It is so flavourful your pasta doesn't really need anything else but you could add meat balls or a side cut of meat if you want to round out a meal.

    It will also make an awesome base for a soup- thin it with a bit of broth to a consistency you like and add some rice or veggies.

    I am so excited about this dish - I can't wait to make it again. So- if you are a bet leery of pork shanks I encourage you respectfully to 'get over it' and give this a try. I promise you won't be sorry.

    Wine Pairing for Pork Osso Buco

    The default for this dish would be red - a medium to full- bodied one with medium tannins. Think Chianti, Barbera, Sangiovese to honour the Italian roots of this dish.

    A Tempranillo, Merlot or GSM blend would also work.

    Use the same wine in the sauce that you plan to serve it with if possible. Or at least the same varietal. Example if you are planning on serving a premium Chianti with this choose a cheaper Chianti or Sangiovese in the sauce.

    White - think of matching the acid in the wine to the acidity of the tomato sauce. A Pinot Grigio, Soave Classico. Avoid oaky whites that will clash with the acidity of the sauce.

    Braised pork osso buco close up.

    Pork Osso Buco

    Amazing layers of flavour here!
    Author: Carolyn Hetke

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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 3 hours hrs
    Total Time: 3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven

    Ingredients

    • 4 pork shanks
    • ¼ cup flour
    • salt and pepper for seasoning
    • 3 Tbsps olive oil
    • 1 large onion chopped
    • 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
    • 4 stalks celery trimmed and choppped
    • 3 clovers garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup red wine
    • 2 Tbsps tomato paste or ketchup
    • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
    • 4 sprigs thyme
    • 4 sprigs rosemary
    • parsley for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Trim the skin/fat layer from around the pork shank with a very sharp knife. Tie the shank with kitchen twine to hold it together during cooking.
    • Dredge pork shanks in the flour till evenly coated and season all over with salt and pepper.
    • Sear shanks over medium high heat about 2 minutes per side. Remove shanks to a platter and set aside.
    • If the oil is burnt, wipe the dutch oven with a paper towel but leave the brown bits on the bottom. If it looks too dry add a tablespoon of butter or oil and melt before adding the onions, carrots and celery to the dutch oven.
    • Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Then add the red wine, reduce the heat and scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.
    • Add the stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and red pepper flakes and herbs to the pan. Return the shanks to the pot and simmer about 5 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 325° F while sauce is simmering.
    • Cover and allow shanks to braise 3 hours in the oven.
    • If there is fat floating on top of the sauce skim some off but leave some because it holds incredile flavour. (I didn't have much because the skin/fat layer has been removed.) Stir sauce well.
    • Transfer shanks to a platter and spoon sauce over it generously. Garnish with parsely if desired.
    • Serve over pasta, polenta or potatoes.

    Notes

    Note:  You may have sauce left over.  It is delicious over pasta on its own or thin it down to make broth for a soup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6872IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Sharon

      June 29, 2024 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      Made a second time and it was fantastic! The sauce is rich, and every bite satisfies. This is comfort food for a rainy day! 5 stars again.

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      • Carolyn Hetke

        July 01, 2024 at 3:59 pm

        Thanks for sharing. The photos just don't show how flavourful this sauce is!

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        • Carolyn Hetke

          July 15, 2024 at 10:20 am

          Aw! Thanks Elaine! I love that Beach Bread too! And isn't it amazing how fresh the tomato tastes when it is grated?

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    2. Sharon

      March 11, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I couldn’t find pork shanks so went with a small shoulder roast (aka butt roast) and trimmed the fat and cut into large chunks. I followed the recipe as written, and it was easy to prepare with all common ingredients. After braising for 3 hours the sauce had reduced, and the meat was falling off the bone tender. I ended up removing the bones and shredding the meat. We opted to skip the rice or potatoes but I did serve with garlic bread. My husband has already requested leftovers with spaghetti, and I have 3 meals leftover so I am freezing 2 for a later date. This would be wonderful served as a family meal or a casual dinner party. Definitely try this.

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