Veal Shanks with Cherries

Think of this as osso buco, Russian style; the technique is almost identical to that in the following, better-known classic, but the result is sweeter and more fragrant. Serve with pilaf or buttered noodles.

If you are lucky enough to find fresh sour cherries, by all means use them; pit about a pound and add them to the pan as you would bottled sour cherries, along with about ¼ cup sugar and a bit more stock.

Other cuts of meat you can use here: as in classic osso buco, you