Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Coat a large Dutch oven generously with olive oil and bring to a high heat. Season the shanks generously with salt and add them to the pan. Brown well on all sides. This is an incredibly important step; do not rush it.
Meanwhile, puree the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a food processor until it becomes a coarse paste. Remove and set aside.
Remove the shanks from the pan to a sheet tray. Discard the excess fat from the pan. Add a little more oil to coat the bottom of the pan and add the pureed veggies. Season with salt, to taste. Saute the veggies until they are very brown and aromatic, about 20 minutes. The brown veggies should form a sort of crust on the bottom of the pan, do not let this burn; it is where a lot of the flavor is! Don't rush this step either, since this is where you will develop the brown color and flavor.
Add the tomato paste and brown for 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, chopped rosemary and thyme bundle. Stir frequently and cook until the wine has reduced by about half.
Add the shanks back to the pot and pour in 3 to 4 cups of water. The shanks should be submersed, if they are not, add more water. Add the bay leaves to the pan, cover and put in the preheated oven. The cooking time will be about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Turn the shanks over about halfway through the cooking time. Check the shanks every 45 minutes or so. If the liquid has reduced too much add more water. Defat as you go.
Remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking time for maximum browning. When the shanks are done the meat should be incredibly tender and flavorful. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with Gremolata. Serve with Hard Polenta Cakes, if desired,
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Gremolata:
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to use.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	370.15 Kcal (1550 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.48g	33%
Cholesterol	107.73mg	36%
Sodium	170.37mg	7%
Potassium	704.22mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.18g	5%
Sugars	8.16g	33%
Dietary Fiber	4.28g	17%
Protein	27.66g	55%
Vitamin C	39.1mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	3.6mg	20%
Calcium	108.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.19 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.96g	33%
Cholesterol	19.85mg	36%
Sodium	31.39mg	7%
Potassium	129.73mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.8g	5%
Sugars	1.5g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	17%
Protein	5.1g	55%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	65%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	15%
Iron	0.7mg	20%
Calcium	20.1mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

8.4

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
low cholesterol

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