Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata

Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata
Serves 6
I actually prefer using pork instead of veal in Osso Buco for its sweet taste, and melt in your mouth tenderness. Using pork shoulder makes this an affordable dish.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
One 15.5 ounce can chopped tomatoes in their juice
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup blood orange juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated blood orange zest
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1. In a Dutch oven, melt the butter in the oil.
2. Season the pork with salt and pepper, and brown the pork a few pieces at a time, until the pork is browned on all sides, removing the pork as it browns. When all the pork has browned, return it back to the pan and add the onion, carrots, celery and sage, sautéing for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Add the tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes, to reduce the liquid. Add the wine, and simmer another 5 minutes, then add the broths and juice.
4. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the pork is tender.
5. Stir in the parsley, garlic and zests, taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
6. Serve with risotto, or polenta.  
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