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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Six 1-pound veal shanks, tied
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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3 ounces finely chopped bacon
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 cup chopped onion
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1/3 cup chopped carrot
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1/3 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup sliced shallots
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups dry white wine
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3 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
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3 bay leaves
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2 thyme sprigs
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1 sage sprig
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325°. Heat the oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Season the veal shanks with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
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Add the bacon and butter to the casserole and cook over low heat until the bacon fat has been rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, carrot, celery, shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to moderately high and whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking, for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the wine and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil.
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Return the veal shanks to the casserole and add the bay leaves, thyme and sage. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and bake for 2 hours, or until the veal is very tender. Transfer the shanks to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Increase the oven temperature to 500°.
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On top of the stove, boil the cooking liquid until it is very flavorful, about 12 minutes. Strain into a medium saucepan and skim the fat from the surface. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
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Dip each veal shank into the sauce and place on a baking sheet. Roast the shanks on the top shelf of the oven until nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Reheat the sauce if necessary. Transfer the shanks to plates, spoon the sauce on top and serve.
Make Ahead
The recipe can be prepared through Step 3; refrigerate the shanks in the cooking liquid for up to 2 days. Reheat before proceeding.
Suggested Pairing
A Chinon.