Old-fashioned pork shank embodies French culinary tradition, the kind that demands time and patience to reveal its richness. This Chef-approved recipe transforms an often-overlooked cut into a characterful dish, where the meat becomes tender after slow, steady cooking. Sliced osso bucco-style, it pairs beautifully with subtle aromatics like juniper and clove, finished with a creamy white wine sauce. Discover why classic dining establishments never abandon this timeless favourite from the French gastronomic repertoire.
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Ingredients for 4 servings

servings
  1. 2.2 lb (1 kg) 7 oz (200 gr) of pork shank cut into slices (osso bucco style)
  2. 3 carrots
  3. 1 large celery stalk
  4. 1 large leek white
  5. 2 tbsp of flour
  6. olive oil
  7. 1 bay leaf
  8. 2/3 juniper berries
  9. 2 cloves
  10. 1 onion
  11. 2 shallots
  12. 2 tbsp of tomato paste
  13. 1 glass of white wine
  14. water
  15. 3 peeled roma tomatoes cut into cubes