Sous Vide Beef Shin Temperature Guide
Beef shin (osso buco cut) is all connective tissue and marrow — it needs hours of gentle cooking to become edible, let alone delicious. Sous vide at 167°F for 24+ hours turns it fork-tender and deeply flavorful, ready for ragù or osso buco.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
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- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Cook at 167°F for 24-36 hours. Season boldly with salt, pepper, and aromatics; a splash of white wine or stock in the bag. After the bath, the meat should pull apart easily. Sear the pieces and simmer briefly in a tomato or red wine sauce for ragù, or serve the whole shin with gremolata for osso buco style. The marrow in the bone is a delicacy — scoop it out and spread on toast.
FAQ
What temperature for beef shin?
167°F for 24-36 hours — the collagen-rich shin needs the long, low cook to become tender.
Can I make ragù with it?
Yes — it's the best cut for ragù. Shred the cooked shin into your sauce and simmer briefly.
What's the marrow for?
Spread on crusty bread with salt — the classic osso buco garnish.
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