Stinco (Braised Whole Veal Shank)

A whole veal shank braised slowly until the meat falls off the bone. Served like a ‘giant lollipop’. A spectacular centerpiece dish from Trieste.

Stinco (Braised Whole Veal Shank)

A whole veal shank braised slowly until the meat falls off the bone. Served like a ‘giant lollipop’. A spectacular centerpiece dish from Trieste.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 whole veal shanks (hind leg)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 6 flat anchovy fillets

Method

 

Instructions

1. Loosen meat at narrow end of shank.
2. Sauté onion in oil/butter. Adds garlic.
3. Brown shanks well.
4. Add wine and anchovies. Cook until anchovies dissolve.
5. Cover loosely and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
6. Meat will pull away from bone. Serve with reduced juices.

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