Osso Buco

Tower Osso Buco

[AW-soh BOO-koh, OH-soh BOO-koh]

Ossobuco or Osso Buco is Italian for “bone with a hole” (osso bone, buco hole), a reference to the marrow hole at the center of the cross-cut veal shank.
An Italian dish made of veal shanks braised with olive oil, white wine, stock, onions, tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, carrots, celery and lemon peel. Traditionally, Osso Buco is garnished with Gremolta and served accompanied by Risotto.

There are two types of ossobuco: a modern version that has tomatoes and the original version which does not. The older version, ossobuco in bianco, is flavored with cinnamon, bay leaf and gremolata. The modern and more popular recipe includes tomatoes, carrots, celery and onions. Gremolata is optional.

This dish’s primary ingredient, veal shank, is common, relatively cheap and flavourful. Although tough, braising makes it tender. The cut traditionally used for this dish comes from the top of the thigh which has a higher proportion of meat to bone. The shank is then cross-cut into sections about 3cm thick.

Although recipes vary, most start by browning the veal shanks in butter after dredging them in flour, while others recommend vegetable oil or lard. The braising liquid is usually a combination of white wine and meat broth flavored with vegetables.

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Osso Buco on Saffron Risotto

4 servings Two for the Valentines’ dinner and two because, if you’re making two, you might as well make four. We serve them on saffron risotto, ricotta gnocchi or simple homemade fettuccine. Ingredients 4 veal shanks (cut 2″ thick) 1/2 cup finely chopped trimmed celery 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons tomato paste 4 whole cloves [...]

Veal Shanks with green olive pesto

A version of Osso Buccosliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables. Alternative spelling Osso Bucosliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables. Alternative spelling Osso Bucco without a gremolata. Instead, [...]

Osso Buco (Braised Veal Shanks)

If you’ve ever made your own spaghetti sauce, you can make this time honoured Italian classic. It really is that easy—slow braising the veal shanks makes the meat tender and adds so much flavour to the sauce. Serve with risotto or pasta. Ingredients 6-8 veal shanks, sliced 2 inches thick (5 cm) 3 tablespoons vegetable [...]

Osso Bucco – lighter version

Braised with tomatoes it is classically served with saffron risotto, but to make it less heavy add the saffron to the sauce instead, and eat it with new potatoes or bread, with a big green salad to follow. Gremolata, a lemon and parsley sprinkle, gives the dish a zesty edge. Osso buccosliced veal knuckle or [...]

Summertime Osso buco

Braised with tomatoes it is classically served with saffron risotto, but in high summer you might want something lighter. Add the saffron to the sauce instead, and eat it with new potatoes or bread, with a big green salad to follow. Gremolata, a lemon and parsley sprinkle, gives the dish a zesty edge. Ingredients 4 [...]

Osso Buco

Serves 2-3 Ingredients 4 cross cut Veal Shanks 2 tablespoons olive oil 30ml to taste: salt and pepper 2 tablespoons flour 30ml 1 minced onion ½ clove of garlicThe ‘heat’ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure [...]

Osso Buco

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: up to 2 hours Degree of Difficulty: Simple Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 Veal Shank cut into 2″ (5cm) rounds ¼ cup butter 60ml 1 onion, sliced 1 carrotAnother good reason to eat carrots–believed to be a stimulant to the male. The phallus shaped carrot has been associated with stimulation [...]

Osso Buco Banff Park Lodge

Serves 10 Ingredients 10 pieces Osso Bucosliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables. Alternative spelling Osso Bucco to taste: salt and pepper 4 oz flour 100g olive oil 7 oz chopped onion 200g 2 finely diced carrots 2 cups dry white wine [...]

Osso Buco

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1¾-2 hours Serves 6 Degree of difficulty: fairly simple Ingredients 6-8 slices of Veal Shank (1½ to 2 inches thick) (5cm) 2 tablespoons flour 30ml 4 tablespoons butter & oil 60ml 1 onion, chopped 1 carrotAnother good reason to eat carrots–believed to be a stimulant to the male. The [...]

Osso Buco

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 lbs Veal Shank 1Kg (cut in 2″ (5cm) rounds) ¼ cup butter 60ml 1 onion, sliced 1 carrotAnother good reason to eat carrots–believed to be a stimulant to the male. The phallus shaped carrot has been associated with stimulation since ancient times and was used by early Middle Eastern royalty to [...]