Osso buco

/ˌɔsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ noun

Definition

A traditional Italian braised dish of cross-cut veal shanks cooked with vegetables, white wine, and broth. The marrow in the bone center is considered a delicacy and is often eaten with a special marrow spoon.

Etymology

From Italian, literally meaning 'bone with a hole,' referring to the cross-cut veal shank that reveals the marrow-filled bone center. This Milanese dish dates to the late 19th century, though braising tough cuts of meat has ancient origins in Northern Italian cooking.

Kelly Says

The marrow in the center of osso buco bones is so prized that Italians have a special tiny spoon called a 'midollina' just for extracting it! Traditional osso buco alla Milanese is served with risotto alla milanese (saffron risotto) and gremolata, creating one of Italy's most iconic regional combinations.

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