Preheat oven to 140 degrees C fan-forced (160 degrees C conventional).
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Tie each piece of osso bucco with a length of twine to hold bone in place. Insert sprigs of thyme under twine.
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Transfer to a large, wide, heavy-based ovenproof saucepan.
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Put all remaining ingredients in pan.
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Cover with lid and transfer to oven. Cook for 5 hours until beef is falling apart.Â
6.
Remove pot from oven, remove lid and season with salt and pepper to taste. Use scissors to cut string from osso bucco. Serve garnished with extra thyme and optional serving suggestions, if using.