Ossobuco alla milanese

Ossobuco alla Milanese is fall-off-the-bone tender veal shanks that are slow braised in a flavourful white wine sauce. Serve topped with fresh gremolata on saffron risotto for a classic combination.

A real Italian classic of slow-cooked veal shins in a rich tomato sauce

Ossobuco alla Milanese (Braised Shin of Veal) Serves 8

Traditional ossobuco alla Milanese! Classic braised veal shanks in a rich tomato wine sauce with gremolata and saffron risotto. Yum!

This classic ossobuco alla Milanese recipe is full of richness, thanks to a long, slow cooking time and the melting bone marrow that melts out of the veal shank bones. A classic stew from Lombardy that's great for the colder months.

Chef Davide Brovelli shares his recipe for ossobuco alla Milanese as well as some tips for cooking the northern Italian staple.

Ossobuco alla Milanese

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Osso buco is a classic Italian dish originating in Milan. The name “osso buco” (in Milanese dialect “Oss Buss”) literally means “bone with a hole”, referring to the marrow hole in the center of the cross-cut veal shank used in this dish.The Osso Buco recipe, although it requires a long cooking time, is not a difficult dish to make. What makes it truly special is its tenderness and unique flavor.

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