Ingredients for - Mario Batali's Veal Shanks with Lemon and Caperberries
How to cook deliciously - Mario Batali's Veal Shanks with Lemon and Caperberries
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Stage
Rinse and dry the veal shanks, and season them liberally with salt and pepper.
3. Stage
In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven that is large enough to hold the veal shanks comfortably, heat the olive oil over medium heat until smoking. Place 1 shank in the pot and brown it evenly on all sides, 15 to 20 minutes. (Take your time.) Carefully transfer the shank to a plate, and repeat with the other shank.
4. Stage
Remove the pot from the oven, and carefully turn each shank over, using tongs and a fork. Return the pot to the oven and cook for another 2 hours.
5. Stage
To serve, gently place the veal shanks on a platter, and spoon the sauce over them. The meat will be very tender. Carve with a carving fork and a large spoon instead of a knife.
