SLOW COOKER OSSO BUCO

Steps:

• Put the flour in a wide, shallow dish. Season the shanks all over with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour. Shake off excess. Heat a 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and when it foams, add the shanks to the skillet. Cook until golden, turning once about 10 minutes total. Transfer the shanks to the slow cooker. Add the wine to the skillet. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and pour the contents of skillet into the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, onion, carrot, celery and thyme. Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours. The meat will be very tender and almost falling off the bone. Transfer the shanks to a platter and cover w/foil to keep warm. Pour the sauce from the slow cooker to a large skillet. Simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 2 cups, 10-15 minutes. Season to taste w/salt and pepper. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine parsley, garlic and lemon zest to make a gremolata. Serve the shanks topped with the sauce and gremolata.