Osso Buco

Directions

1. 1
   Use kitchen twine to tie the veal shanks around the circumference and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Dredge them in the flour and shake of any excess.
3. 3
   Heat a large saute pan with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat.
4. 4
   Add the floured shanks and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
5. 5
   Remove to plate.
6. 6
   Combine turnips, celery, carrots, pearl onions, and tomatoes in the bottom of a preheated 5-quart slow cooker.
7. 7
   Place veal shanks on top of vegetables.
8. 8
   In a small bowl, stir together the chicken stock, red wine, and Italian seasoning.
9. 9
   Pour into the slow cooker over veal shanks.
10. 10
    Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours.
11. 11
    Strain and remove the fat from the cooking liquid.
12. 12
    Serve as a sauce on the side.