Osso buco

Beef Β· Shank
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Osso buco is a cross-cut slice of the shank bone with the surrounding meat, exposing the rich marrow in the center. The meat is tough and collagen-rich, requiring long braising to become tender, but the gelatin released creates a luxurious sauce. The exposed marrow is a delicacy. This cut is the basis of the classic Milanese dish of the same name.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesOsso bucoprimaryThe Italian name is universally used in English
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§United KingdomOsso buco
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoChamorroIn Mexico often braised whole rather than cross-cut
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·ArgentinaOsobuco
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·FranceJarret de bΕ“uf
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpainOsobuco
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉPortugalOssobuco
πŸ‡§πŸ‡·BrazilOssobuco