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shanks_braised_in_red_wine [2026/03/11 15:42]
jforbes [Directions]
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   * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper   * Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
   * 1/8 cup (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil   * 1/8 cup (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
-  * large yellow onions, chopped (about 3/pounds; 170 g) +  * large yellow onions, chopped (about 1 1/pounds; 340 g) 
-  * 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/3-inch thick (about 1/2 pound; 227 g) +  * 3 medium carrots, sliced 1/3-inch thick (about 1 pound; 454 g) 
-  * medium cloves garlic, smashed (1/2 ounce; 14 g) +  * 12 medium cloves garlic, smashed (1 ounce; 28 g) 
-  * cups (720 ml) dry red wine +  * cups (1440 ml) dry red wine 
-  * sprigs thyme +  * sprigs thyme 
-  * bay leaves +  * bay leaves 
-  * 1/teaspoon umami blend+  * 1/teaspoon umami blend 
 +  * 1 dried porcini mushroom 
   * Hot water or chicken stock, as needed   * Hot water or chicken stock, as needed
  
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   * Lower heat to medium-high and add onions, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add wine, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to a simmer; lower heat to medium and cook until raw alcohol smell has mostly cooked off, about 20 minutes.   * Lower heat to medium-high and add onions, carrots, and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add wine, scraping up any browned bits, and bring to a simmer; lower heat to medium and cook until raw alcohol smell has mostly cooked off, about 20 minutes.
  
-  * Add thyme and bay leaves. Nestle shank steaks in cooking liquid so that they are almost but not completely submerged; pour any accumulated juices from steaks into the roasting pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Transfer to oven and braise until shanks are tender, about 3 1/2 hours, removing foil after 1 1/2 hours.+  * Add thymebay leaves and porcini mushroom. Nestle shank steaks in cooking liquid so that they are almost but not completely submerged; pour any accumulated juices from steaks into the roasting pan. Cover with aluminum foil. Transfer to oven and braise until shanks are tender, about 3 1/2 hours, removing foil after 1 1/2 hours.
  
   * Discard foil and transfer shanks to a clean platter. Skim rendered fat off surface of braising liquid and discard thyme and bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or blender, blend aromatics and braising liquid to form a smooth sauce. Thin with warm water or stock as needed to create a consistency just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.   * Discard foil and transfer shanks to a clean platter. Skim rendered fat off surface of braising liquid and discard thyme and bay leaves. Using an immersion blender or blender, blend aromatics and braising liquid to form a smooth sauce. Thin with warm water or stock as needed to create a consistency just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
shanks_braised_in_red_wine.1773258135.txt.gz · Last modified: 2026/03/11 15:42 by jforbes