Pork Osso Buco

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11
Pork Osso Buco Slow Cooker Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

7 hours

Ready In

7 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour , plus
3/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large pork loin chops ( center cut , very thick )
1 tablespoon butter , plus
2 1/4 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil , plus
2 1/4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion , chopped , plus
1 tablespoon onion ( chopped )
1/2 cup carrot , thinly sliced , plus
1 tablespoon carrot ( thinly sliced )
1/4 cup celery , chopped , plus
2 teaspoons celery , chopped
1 garlic clove ( crushed )
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water , plus
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1 bay leaf

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2-3
Calories
476
Sugar
9g
Fat
31g
Pork Osso Buco is a classic Italian dish that originated in Milan. It traditionally uses veal shanks, but this recipe features pork loin chops instead. The dish is slow-cooked to produce tender meat that falls off the bone. The sauce that accompanies the pork is hearty and flavorful, thanks to the combination of vegetables, herbs, and tomato sauce. Pork Osso Buco is typically served with risotto or polenta to absorb all the delicious flavors of the sauce. This recipe can serve up to 2-3 people.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper until combined.
2.Coat the pork with the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
3.In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides for about 2-3 minutes per side and transfer them to your slow cooker.
4.Add 2 1/4 teaspoons of butter, 2 1/4 teaspoons of olive oil, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt to the same skillet that you used earlier. Sauté them for approximately 3-4 minutes or until they're tender.
5.Mix 3/4 teaspoon of flour into the sautéed vegetables until well combined.
6.Add in the tomato sauce, water, dried basil, dried thyme, fresh parsley, and bay leaf to the skillet and stir to combine.
7.Pour the mixture over the pork chops in the slow cooker.
8.Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the pork is fork-tender.

PROS

Pork Osso Buco is a flavorful and tender meal that is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal preparation.
It is also a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet.

CONS

Pork Osso Buco is high in calories and fat.
Additionally, the dish takes a long time to cook in the slow cooker, so you need to plan ahead.
Make sure to remove the fat from the top of the sauce before serving to reduce the overall fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork Osso Buco is a good source of protein that can help build and repair body tissues. Vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support overall health. Garlic has antimicrobial properties that can help ward off infections, while bay leaves are believed to have anti-inflammatory effects.

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