Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
6 piece

veal shanks boneless

12 piece

red skinned potatoes pink eye

2 piece

turnip

cut into fingers

120 g

speck smoked or ham

cut into strips

1 unit

Paperbark Roll

1 pinch

black pepper

2 l

beef stock or veal stock

250 ml

olive oil

infused with mint

1 tsp

native mint

1 pinch

salt

Step 1
~8 min

Preheat the oven to 150C.

Step 2
~8 min

Heat beef or veal stock in a deep roasting tray.

Step 3
~8 min

Lay out 6 sheets of paperbark.

Step 4
~8 min

Place a veal shank in the center of each paperbark sheet and season with Alpine Pepper.

Step 5
~8 min

Cut the turnips into fingers and speck into strips.

Step 6
~8 min

Place the turnip and speck mixture in the center of the shank.

Step 7
~8 min

Roll up the paperbark like a Swiss roll and tie the ends to secure.

Step 8
~8 min

Place the wrapped shanks in the heated stock in the roasting tray.

Step 9
~8 min

Place the tray in the oven for about 2 hours.

Step 10
~8 min

Check the shanks for doneness by pinching them; they should feel soft.

Step 11
~8 min

Steam the pink eye potatoes until tender.

Step 12
~8 min

Infuse olive oil with native mint (1 tsp mint to 250ml oil).

Step 13
~8 min

Smash the steamed potatoes and drizzle with the mint oil, salt, and Alpine pepper.

Step 14
~8 min

When the shanks have been in the oven for 1 1/2 hours, add the potatoes to the tray.

Step 15
~8 min

Once the shanks are cooked, remove them and the potatoes from the tray and let the meat rest.

Step 16
~8 min

Reduce the stock by half, adjusting the seasoning to taste.

Step 17
~8 min

Remove the shanks from the paper bark and slice in half.

Step 18
~8 min

Arrange the smashed potatoes on the plate with the sliced veal shank nearby.

Step 19
~8 min

Finish the dish by drizzling with the reduced stock.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Sear the veal shanks before braising for extra flavor.

Use a high-quality beef or veal stock for the best results.

Be careful not to overcook the potatoes.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The braised veal shanks can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong, savory
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Polenta

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Australia

Cultural Significance

Showcases native Australian ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Special occasion

Popularity Score

60/100

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