Braised Veal Shank With Marjoram (Stinco Di Vitello) Recipe

1. 1

   Rinse and dry veal shanks.

2. 2

   Season aggressively with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   In a Dutch oven large sufficient to hold just the whole shank, heat the extra virgin olive oil till just smoking.

4. 4

   Place the shank in the Dutch oven and brown proportionately on all sides.

5. 5

   Remove the shank to a plate and place the onions, celery, carrot, sage and 1 bunch marjoram in the Dutch oven and cook till softened, about 10 min.

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   Add in the wine, Basic Tomato Sauce and anchovies and bring to a boil.

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   Add in the shank and return to the boil.

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   Lower the heat to a simmer, cover tightly and simmer 2 hrs, or possibly bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for the same amount of time, or possibly till fork tender.

9. 9

   Remove and serve with broccoli or possibly spinach.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with the remaining marjoram leaves and serve.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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