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List of ingredients for Ossobuco alla Milanese


* 4 slices veal hind shank, about 1" to 1½" (2.5cm to 4cm) thick
* 1 medium onion, chopped finely
* 3 ribs celery with leaves, chopped finely
* 1 medium carrot, chopped finely
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 cup (240ml) dry white wine or white vermouth
* 2 cups (about 480ml) beef stock
* 3 tablespoons tomato puree
* 6 anchovy fillets, mashed
* ½ teaspoon dried thyme
* 2-3 bay leaves
* 2 strips lemon peel
* Sea salt
* Freshly ground black pepper
* Plain flour

===Method===
* If the butcher has not done so, tie the veal shanks around the middle with kitchen twine; this will keep them from falling apart during cooking.
* Choose a heavy, covered roasting pan or Dutch oven which will just accommodate the veal shanks in one layer. Put the butter, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the onions, celery and carrots in the pan and sauté over medium heat until the vegetables have wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the Garlic and lemon peel and sauté until they're fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat.
* Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a skillet until it is near the smoking point. Lightly flour the veal shanks and slip them into the oil. Richly brown the veal shanks on both of the cut sides, then place them in the roasting pan on top of the vegetables.
* Place the wine in the skillet and boil until reduced by one-half, deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown residue. Pour this over the veal shanks.
* Heat the beef stock to a boil in the skillet, whisking in the tomato puree and anchovies. Add this to the veal shanks, along with the herbs, several grindings of pepper, and a large pinch of salt. The liquid should cover ¾ of the shanks. If not, add extra water.
* Bring the pot to a simmer, cover, and place in the oven. Cook for approximately 2 hours, turning and basting the shanks every ½ hour. If you notice that the cooking liquids have nearly evaporated, add hot water, about ½ cup at a time. The veal is done when it is fork tender and falling from the bone.
* Transfer the shanks to a platter, remove the strings, and cover to keep warm. If the sauce seems watery, as is probable, place the pan on the stove top over high heat and reduce the cooking liquid until the sauce has a thick, creamy consistency. Pour the sauce over the shanks and serve.

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