This meal took about 3 hours in total, but it was well worth it. Osso bucco is traditionally made with veal shanks, but I had to go with lamb shanks since that was all I could find at my local grocery store. It worked out great with lamb, but I will still try to find veal shanks next time I'm at the butcher.The "gremolata", which is the colourful garnish you see on the lamb, is made from orange zest, lemon zest, garlic, and parsley. It was a really nice fresh touch to the stewed dish.
Once I thought of making the osso bucco, it was easy to come up with what to have with it, since it was suggested everywhere on the internet that risotto milanese is the traditional accompaniment. It is a very simple risotto with saffron. After a bit of research, the wine pairing was a no-brainer too. Some suggest amarone and osso bucco are a "marriage made in heaven". How can I not try that?
What else can I say - it was a perfect meal.
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