BRAISED VEAL SHANKS WITH BACON-PARMESAN CRUMBS
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Christmas Dinner Veal Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300°. Season veal with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches (do not crowd), cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, 8-10 minutes; transfer to a platter. Remember: Browned meat tastes better, and this is your only opportunity to build that flavor.
- Wipe out pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook two-thirds of bacon, stirring occasionally, until fat starts to render (you don't want it to get crisp), about 4 minutes. Stick cloves in onion quarters and add to pot along with garlic, rosemary, thyme, sage sprigs, and bay leaves; stir to coat. Add wine, bring to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go, then broth and veal shanks along with any accumulated juices. Add water just to cover; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to oven.
- Braise veal shanks, checking occasionally to make sure liquid is not boiling too hard and shanks are still submerged (add water along the way if needed), until meat is extremely tender and nearly falling off the bone, 1 1/2-2 hours. Let shanks cool slightly in liquid, then transfer to a platter or cutting board and tent with foil. Strain braising liquid into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, 30-40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook remaining bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 5-8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels with a slotted spoon.
- Add olive oil, then breadcrumbs to skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally to coat and brown evenly, until breadcrumbs are golden brown and crisp, 8.10 minutes. Add Parmesan, sage leaves, and reserved bacon and toss to coat. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Spoon some braising liquid over veal shanks and top with breadcrumbs. Serve remaining braising liquid alongside for pouring over.
- DO AHEAD: Veal shanks can be braised 2 days ahead. Let cool in unreduced braising liquid, then cover and chill.
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Joni Sarker
[email protected]Overall, this recipe was a bit disappointing. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Ajad Hossain
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The veal shanks were tough and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs were burnt. I won't be making this recipe again.
Jumple Ads
[email protected]This recipe was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
holys osinachi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try finding a simpler recipe next time.
Bnele Mtsweni
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.
Miss Laboni Sultana Miss Laboni Sultana
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.
Sumaiya Islam Zara
[email protected]I love this recipe! The veal shanks are always so tender and flavorful, and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs add a nice crispy texture. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Ahan Habib
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes to make for company. The veal shanks are always a hit, and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs add a touch of elegance. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and a side of roasted vegetables.
Tristan Tolmay
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The veal shanks were cooked perfectly and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs added a delicious flavor. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of vegetables.
Baingana Christopher
[email protected]This was my first time making veal shanks and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the end result was a delicious and impressive dish. The veal shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the bacon-Parmesan
Mut Bapiny
[email protected]I love this recipe! The veal shanks are always so tender and juicy, and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs add a nice crispy texture. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
natasha “MissTash” machakaire
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The veal shanks were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs added a delicious crunch. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Sapna Mgrg
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The veal shanks are always cooked to perfection and the bacon-Parmesan crumbs are the perfect finishing touch. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and a side of rice.
Prosper Nnaemeka
[email protected]This braised veal shank recipe was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful, while the bacon-Parmesan crumbs added a crispy, cheesy texture that complemented the richness of the veal perfectly. I served it o