Brasato al Barolo

How it is made

Quantities are for 6 people. The steps are in the order you do them.

1. dry the meat and put it in a large bowl with the diced vegetables and the spices
2. cover it with the Barolo and leave it to marinate for twelve hours in a cool place
3. take the meat out of the marinade, dry it well and brown it in the butter and oil, five minutes per side, until it forms a crust
4. add the vegetables and spices from the marinade and let them cook for a quarter of an hour with the meat
5. add salt, pour in the warmed wine from the marinade, cover and simmer over a low heat for at least two hours
6. take out the meat, slice it and keep it warm
7. blend the vegetables with the wine, thicken the sauce over the heat, adjust the salt and pour it hot over the slices