Asian-Inspired Osso Buco - Little Way Farm

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Four 1-pound pieces of beef shank
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger, plus 2 tablespoons finely slivered
• 20 cilantro sprigs with roots, plus cilantro leaves for garnish
• 4 star anise pods
• 2 tablespoons Szechwan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 cups beef or chicken stock
• 1 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 large scallions, thinly sliced