Average Weight: 1.5 lbs
Grass-Fed Beef Osso Bucco – Bone-In Beef Shanks
Our grass-fed beef osso bucco, also known as bone-in beef shanks, is a flavorful cut that's perfect for slow cooking and hearty, comforting meals. Raised on pasture in New Hampshire, our locally raised beef brings rich flavor and traditional farm-fresh quality to your kitchen.
Cut crosswise from the leg, each beef shank features a marrow-filled bone surrounded by flavorful meat and connective tissue. During slow cooking, the connective tissue softens and the marrow adds richness to the cooking liquid, creating a tender, satisfying dish with a delicious sauce.
Perfect for Braising and Slow Cooking
Beef osso buco is traditionally prepared by braising the shanks slowly with vegetables, broth, wine, and herbs. This cut is also a wonderful choice for:
- Classic Italian Osso Buco: Braise with onions, carrots, celery, white wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Serve with risotto or creamy polenta.
- Slow-Cooked Beef Shanks: Simmer gently with beef broth, garlic, and root vegetables for a hearty family dinner.
- Red Wine Braised Beef: Cook slowly with red wine, rosemary, and thyme for a rich, savory meal.
- Hearty Beef Stews: Add beef shanks to a slow-simmered stew for deep flavor and tender meat.
- Rich Beef Broth: The marrow bones and connective tissue add body and flavor to homemade soups and broths.
How to Cook Grass-Fed Beef Osso Buco
Low, gentle heat is the secret to tender beef shanks. Braising allows the meat to soften while creating a flavorful sauce.
- Prepare: Thaw the beef shanks completely in the refrigerator. Pat dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Heat a Dutch oven or heavy, oven-safe pot over medium-high heat with a little cooking oil or fat. Brown the shanks on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add Liquid: Pour in a splash of dry white wine or beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the shanks and add beef broth, diced tomatoes, a bay leaf, and fresh thyme. The liquid should partially cover the meat.
- Braise: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for approximately 2–3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and pulls easily away from the bone.
- Finish: Remove the shanks and skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce slightly, if desired, and season to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the rich sauce over the beef shanks and serve with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, risotto, or roasted vegetables.
Cooking Tip: Beef shanks contain plenty of connective tissue, so they need time to become tender. If the meat still feels tough, continue cooking gently and check again. Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the shanks.
Whether you're preparing a traditional Italian osso buco or a comforting slow-cooked beef dinner, our locally raised grass-fed beef shanks are a delicious way to enjoy this classic, flavorful cut.
Average Weight: 1.5 lbs
Grass-Fed Beef Osso Bucco – Bone-In Beef Shanks
Our grass-fed beef osso bucco, also known as bone-in beef shanks, is a flavorful cut that's perfect for slow cooking and hearty, comforting meals. Raised on pasture in New Hampshire, our locally raised beef brings rich flavor and traditional farm-fresh quality to your kitchen.
Cut crosswise from the leg, each beef shank features a marrow-filled bone surrounded by flavorful meat and connective tissue. During slow cooking, the connective tissue softens and the marrow adds richness to the cooking liquid, creating a tender, satisfying dish with a delicious sauce.
Perfect for Braising and Slow Cooking
Beef osso buco is traditionally prepared by braising the shanks slowly with vegetables, broth, wine, and herbs. This cut is also a wonderful choice for:
- Classic Italian Osso Buco: Braise with onions, carrots, celery, white wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Serve with risotto or creamy polenta.
- Slow-Cooked Beef Shanks: Simmer gently with beef broth, garlic, and root vegetables for a hearty family dinner.
- Red Wine Braised Beef: Cook slowly with red wine, rosemary, and thyme for a rich, savory meal.
- Hearty Beef Stews: Add beef shanks to a slow-simmered stew for deep flavor and tender meat.
- Rich Beef Broth: The marrow bones and connective tissue add body and flavor to homemade soups and broths.
How to Cook Grass-Fed Beef Osso Buco
Low, gentle heat is the secret to tender beef shanks. Braising allows the meat to soften while creating a flavorful sauce.
- Prepare: Thaw the beef shanks completely in the refrigerator. Pat dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Heat a Dutch oven or heavy, oven-safe pot over medium-high heat with a little cooking oil or fat. Brown the shanks on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add Liquid: Pour in a splash of dry white wine or beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the shanks and add beef broth, diced tomatoes, a bay leaf, and fresh thyme. The liquid should partially cover the meat.
- Braise: Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for approximately 2–3 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and pulls easily away from the bone.
- Finish: Remove the shanks and skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Simmer the sauce on the stovetop to reduce slightly, if desired, and season to taste.
- Serve: Spoon the rich sauce over the beef shanks and serve with creamy polenta, mashed potatoes, risotto, or roasted vegetables.
Cooking Tip: Beef shanks contain plenty of connective tissue, so they need time to become tender. If the meat still feels tough, continue cooking gently and check again. Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the shanks.
Whether you're preparing a traditional Italian osso buco or a comforting slow-cooked beef dinner, our locally raised grass-fed beef shanks are a delicious way to enjoy this classic, flavorful cut.
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