Osso Buco (also known as ossobuco or osso bucco) is a dish hailing from Milan, Italy, in which cross-cut shanks (traditionally from veal) are braised in vegetables and wine. But it can also refer to the specific cut, which can come from other animals besides veal. In this case, it's taken from the foreleg of New Zealand red deer and presented as a beautiful cross-section of scarlet-hued meat and bone. Since this is one of the hardest-working parts of the animal's body, the tough, dense meat needs to be slowly stewed or braised. After simmering for several hours, the meat that clung so tightly to the marrow-filled bone will tenderly fall off, soaked in its own gelatin broth, while the delicious marrow becomes easily scooped out with a spoon. A true trophy of a meal, and the perfect way to round off a cold winter evening! Our Venison Shank Osso Buco comes entirely from New Zealand farmed red deer. With a free range lifestyle and natural diet devoid of hormones, steroids or genetically modified feeds, this red deer meat for sale has a naturally rich flavor that's never gamey like wild deer. Venison is also lower in fat and richer in vitamins and minerals than beef, making it an excellent choice for the health-conscious meat-eater. Our venison shank osso buco is provided by Broadleaf, an American distributor that has spent several decades working with New Zealand farms to bring the finest venison to America's kitchens.