VEAL OSSO BUCO _ Recipe _ BBQ Pit Boys

The Art of Cooking Veal Shanks like a Pitmaster

When it comes to cooking veal shanks, there's an art to doing it right. The key is to take your time and not rush through the process. As the pitmasters would say, "you gotta take your time with this." So, let's start with the basics. You want to use the veal or the meat around the bone - that's where the flavor is. If you don't tie it up properly, it will fall apart while cooking. Take a minute to tie it up like we're showing here, and make sure you've got all the flavors tied together.

Now, let's get started with the prep work. We'll take some olive oil and rub it on both sides of the shanks. Add a little bit of seasoning - in this case, our signature spice blend (SPG). You can use whatever you like, but trust us, our SPG is the way to go. Olive oil, SPG, salt, and pepper are all you need here.

Next, we're going to throw these bad boys on the grill over direct heat. We want to sear them quickly, just for a brief moment, to get that intense grilled flavor in there. This is different from cooking it inside; we're using the grill to give it a unique flavor that's absolutely fantastic. Don't worry if it takes less than five minutes - you don't want to overcook those shanks.

After searing both sides of the shanks, we'll take them off the grill and move on to the next step. We've got a razor blade and some garlic, which we're going to thin slice to maximize that flavor. We'll also chop up some celery, carrots, and onion - all traditional ingredients in this dish.

Now, let's get our veggies sautéed quickly in some olive oil. This is where you want to extract as much flavor out of those veggies as possible. Just a minute or two should do the trick. Next, we'll add a can of tomato paste and dilute it down with a cup of water. Don't forget to add a couple of cubes of beef bouillon - that's what gives this dish its intense beef flavor.

After adding the tomato paste, we'll throw in some canned diced tomatoes and a bay leaf. This is where the magic happens, folks! Now, let's bring it all together by adding these veal shanks to the pot. This is where the slow cook begins to tenderize those otherwise tough shanks. We'll add some rosemary, thyme, and a splash of brandy - the Pit Boy way.

Now, we just need to let this all simmer for about two hours or so. And trust us, it's worth the wait! Take a look at these tender, moist veal shanks full of intense flavor. This is what you call a king's meal!

And finally, plating time! We'll arrange those shanks on each dish and voilà! You've got yourself a masterpiece. Don't be afraid to add some extra seasoning or garnishes if you like.

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Note: The article is written in a conversational tone, with the pitmasters' style and language used throughout. It includes all the details from the original transcription, without any condensation or summarization.