Asian-Spiced Veal Shanks Recipe

Name: Asian-Spiced Veal Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 6 (8-ounce) veal shanks, trimmed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices green onions; 3 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh ginger; 8 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 star anise; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
6 (8-ounce) veal shanks, trimmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices green onions
3 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh ginger
8 garlic cloves, crushed
1 star anise
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle veal with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 3 shanks to pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place veal in an electric slow cooker. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 shanks.
2
Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, ginger, garlic, and star anise to pan; cook 3 minutes. Add vinegar and 2 tablespoons water; cook 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates. Place ginger mixture in cooker. Combine sugar and remaining ingredients; add to cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until veal is tender.
3
Remove veal from cooker; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour cooking liquid into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a medium bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Remove veal from bones; shred meat with 2 forks. Discard bones. Serve veal with cooking liquid.

416

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 6 (8-ounce) veal shanks, trimmed, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Asian-Spiced Veal Shanks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian-Spiced Veal Shanks

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