Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco
Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco features fork-tender pork simmered slowly in a white wine and tomato-enriched sauce with onions, celery, and carrot. Fragrant herbs and a hint of clove give the sauce depth, while lemon zest and parsley add a bright finish. Serve it on a cozy evening over polenta or mashed potatoes for a richly comforting dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork shank with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy pot over high heat. Sear the pork shanks in the hot butter and oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot over medium heat, cook and stir the onion, celery, carrot, and salt until the onion becomes translucent. Add the tomato paste; cook and stir until the tomato begins to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour; stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the wine, raise the heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sauce reduces slightly.
- 4
Add the bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and cloves. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return the pork shanks to the pot along with any juices that collected on the plate. Cover and cook at a very low simmer until the meat is fork-tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- 5
Serve the pork shanks with plenty of sauce, garnished with parsley and lemon zest.
- Calories 2276.34 kcal High 114%
- Protein 248.47 g Good Source 497%
- Carbohydrate 10.29 g 4%
- Total Fat 127.83 g High 164%
- Saturated Fat 47.94 g High 240%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 731.47 mg High 244%
- Sodium 1433.56 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 1.18 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 209.44 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 10.4 mg Good Source 58%
- Potassium 3571.99 mg Good Source 76%
- Vitamin A 37.86 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.12 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 6.33 mcg Good Source 32%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco is an Italian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 2276.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2276.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco healthy?
- Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 2276.34 calories and 248.47 g of protein, or 497% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1433.56 mg (62% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 47.94 g (240% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Sulfites, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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