Osso Buco (Braised Veal Shanks) Recipe

• 6 x 1 1/2- to 2-inch thick veal shanks, about 3 to 4 pounds total
•     Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 2 med carrots, minced
• 1 x rib celery, minced
• 3 clv garlic, minced
• 2 x strips lemon peel
• 1 c. dry red wine
• 1 c. veal stock
• 3 sprg thyme
• 4 x leaves fresh basil
• 2 x bay leaves
• 3 sprg parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 c. canned plum tomatoes, minced, with their juice
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

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