The Best Osso Buco

Name: The Best Osso Buco
Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta, diced into 1/4 inch cubes (see recipe note); 2 1/2 to 3 pounds veal shanks (4 to 6 pieces 2 to 3 inches thick); 1/2 cup diced carrot (1/4-inch dice); 1/2 cup diced celery (1/4 inch dice); 1 medium onion (1/4 inch dice); 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 4 cloves); 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1 cup dry white wine; 1 to 2 cups chicken or veal stock; Flour for dusting the meat before browning; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons I talian parsley; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced