Pressure Cooker Osso Buco

Name: Pressure Cooker Osso Buco
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 shanks veal shanks, cross-cut (osso buco cut), tied with kitchen twine; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion, finely diced; 2 medium carrot, finely diced; 2 celery stalk, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can diced tomatoes (canned); 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc); 1 cup low-sodium beef broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 1 lemon lemon zest (for gremolata), finely grated; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (for gremolata), finely chopped; 1 garlic clove (for gremolata), finely minced

Milanese braised veal shanks with a rich soffritto, white wine, and tomato sauce, finished with bright gremolata - reduced from hours to under an hour in a pressure cooker. Serve over risotto or polenta.

85 minHardServes 4540 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 shanks veal shanks, cross-cut (osso buco cut), tied with kitchen twine
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
2 medium carrot, finely diced
2 celery stalk, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes (canned)
1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 lemon lemon zest (for gremolata), finely grated
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (for gremolata), finely chopped
1 garlic clove (for gremolata), finely minced

Instructions

1

Pat 4 shanks tied with kitchen twine veal shanks, cross-cut (osso buco cut) dry. Season all over with 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, then dust lightly with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
2

Set the pressure cooker to saute mode and heat 4 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Sear shanks for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Work in batches to avoid crowding. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add 1 large finely diced yellow onion, 2 medium finely diced carrot, and 2 finely diced celery stalk to the pot. Cook 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
4

Pour in 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc) and simmer 2 minutes. Add 1 can diced tomatoes (canned), 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and 2 bay leaves. Return shanks to the pot, standing them upright so the marrow is preserved.
5

Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow a 15-minute natural pressure release, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
6

Verify the veal has reached an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) and the meat is pull-tender. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaves. Cut off and discard the kitchen twine.
7

While the pressure releases, combine 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (for gremolata), 1 lemon finely grated lemon zest (for gremolata), and 1 finely minced garlic clove (for gremolata) to make the gremolata.
8

If desired, set the pot to saute and reduce the braising liquid for 5 minutes to concentrate the sauce. Serve shanks with sauce ladled over, topped with gremolata.

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Questions

How long does Pressure Cooker Osso Buco take?

As written, 85 minutes: 35 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (35 minutes): "Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes."

What internal temperature should Pressure Cooker Osso Buco reach?

For Pressure Cooker Osso Buco, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Pressure Cooker Osso Buco?

Step 2 reads: "Sear shanks for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for white wine in Pressure Cooker Osso Buco?

The entry for Pressure Cooker Osso Buco calls for 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc). In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Is Pressure Cooker Osso Buco keto-friendly?

A serving of Pressure Cooker Osso Buco carries 19 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 95 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 19 percent.

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