Cross-cut beef shin with the bone
Osso buco is beef shin presented in cross-cut slices that keep the bone in the centre of each piece. This format allows the meat and bone to cook together during long, moist preparations.
It is a cut made for dishes that benefit from time. In a stew or braise, gentle cooking gradually tenderises the meat while its juices become part of the sauce.
How to cook it
A simple way to begin is to brown the pieces lightly on both sides before adding vegetables, stock, wine or the other ingredients chosen for the dish.
Then continue with gentle cooking and enough liquid until the meat reaches the desired tenderness. A pressure cooker can also be used when you want to reduce the cooking time.
The price of this product is shown per kilogram.
About Tolecarnes
Tolecarnes is a family-run cattle farm based in Menasalbas, at the foot of the Montes de Toledo, with three generations of experience raising cattle.
Its calves are raised by the farm from birth and spend much of the year grazing freely on its dehesa in the Montes de Toledo. The wetter conditions on the northern side of the mountains provide natural pasture for a large part of the year, allowing the cattle to remain outdoors and active in an open environment.
During winter, when fresh pasture is less abundant, their diet is supplemented with forage collected during the more productive months and with feed produced by Cooperativa Valle de Mena, of which Tolecarnes is a member. This feed is made from plant-based ingredients, giving the farm greater control over the animals' diet.
Tolecarnes oversees the farming process from the birth of its calves through to the sale of the meat, maintaining a traditional approach to cattle farming closely connected to the Montes de Toledo.
Frequently asked questions
Which part of the animal is osso buco?
It is beef shin cut crosswise and presented with the bone in the centre.
What type of cooking is it suitable for?
It is particularly suitable for stews, braises and other long, moist cooking methods.
Can I cook it in a pressure cooker?
Yes. A pressure cooker can reduce the time needed to achieve a tender texture.
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