Best 5 Lamb Shanks In Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in Fall-Off-The-Bone Lamb Shanks Drenched in Tangy Barbecue Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce, a dish that harmoniously blends the richness of lamb with the sweet and smoky embrace of barbecue sauce. These succulent shanks are meticulously braised until fall-off-the-bone tender, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth like a symphony of flavors. Served alongside a medley of delectable recipes, this dish promises an unforgettable dining experience. Dive into our curated collection of recipes, featuring a classic barbecue sauce that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and smoky, a rich and flavorful gravy that complements the lamb's natural essence, and a refreshing cucumber salad that adds a crisp and light touch to the hearty meal. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the culinary wonders that await within this article, where every recipe is a masterpiece waiting to be savored.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LAMB SHANK



Lamb Shank image

Delicious grilled leg of lamb in a wonderful herb marinade.

Provided by slowcooker

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Shanks

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4 pound) lamb shank
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried mint
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 pinch salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Cut slits into lamb shank in a criss-cross pattern about 1 inch apart and 1/2 inch deep; place into a shallow dish.
  • Whisk olive oil, rosemary, thyme, basil, parsley, mint, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; brush evenly over the lamb shank. Refrigerate lamb at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Stir lemon juice and honey together in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Cook lamb shank on preheated grill, basting every 15 minutes with the lemon juice mixture, until browned on the outside and red in the center, about 30 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 93.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH ROSEMARY



Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary image

A braise is like a stew, but requires less liquid and has a longer cooking time. Allow about two and a half hours for the lamb to cook on top of the stove. Serve green beans and the polenta with it. Pour a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Tomato     Braise     Lamb Shank     Red Wine     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 lamb shanks (about 5 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juices
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 14 1/2-ounce can beef broth
5 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shanks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add shanks to pot and cook until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer shanks to bowl.
  • Add onions, carrots and garlic to pot and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Return shanks to pot, pressing down to submerge. Bring liquids to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
  • Uncover pot; simmer until meat is very tender, about 30 minutes longer. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill until cold; cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.) Transfer shanks to platter; tent with foil. Boil juices in pot until thickened, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over shanks.

LAMB SHANKS IN BARBECUE SAUCE



Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce image

This recipe came from one of the first cookbooks I ever bought, "Casserole Cookbook". The price is still on the cover-$1.25- so you can only imagine how many years I have been cooking and enjoying these shanks.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lamb shanks (the butchers here cut the bone through but leave the meat attached)
2 slices bacon
1 ounce butter
1 onion
1 ounce plain flour
1 (5 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Wipe the lamb shanks with a damp cloth.
  • Remove the rind from the bacon and chop.
  • Heat the butter in a flameproof casserole, add the onion and bacon and saute until golden brown, remove from the casserole. Roll the lamb shanks in flour and brown evenly all over in remaining fat in casserole. Return the onion and bacon to the casserole, add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover the casserole and cook in a moderate to slow oven for about 2 hours or until the shanks are tender. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.

HERBED LAMB CHOPS WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE



Herbed Lamb Chops with Homemade BBQ Sauce image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 15-ounce can tomato sauce or tomato puree
1/2 packed cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cinnamon stick or a pinch of ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 small onion, peeled and quartered, root end left intact
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 pound baby lamb chops (8 or 9 chops)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons herbes de Provence

Steps:

  • For the barbecue sauce: Place the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cinnamon stick, garlic and onions in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour. Cool for 30 minutes. Remove the onion, garlic and cinnamon stick and discard. Refrigerate until ready to use (for up to 1 week).
  • For the lamb chops: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Spray the grill with vegetable oil cooking spray. Sprinkle the chops on both sides with the salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle the herbes de Provence on both sides. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until medium-rare. Cool for 5 minutes and serve with the barbecue sauce.

LAMB SHANKS BRAISED IN ROSEMARY RED WINE BBQ SAUCE



Lamb Shanks Braised in Rosemary Red Wine BBQ Sauce image

I'm a big fan of anything braised, and these lamb shanks fit the bill. The fall-off-the-bone tenderness of the meat and the richness of the stock really turn me on. Served on a pile of grits, it's outstanding.

Yield feeds 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lamb shanks (about 4 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cups dry red wine
2 cups beef broth or stock (to make your own, see page 169)
3 sprigs rosemary
1 cup Mutha Sauce (page 165)
1/2 cinnamon stick
Garlic & Cheddar Grits (page 126)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grab a knife and make a couple of shallow slits through the silver skin on both sides of each shank. Sprinkle the meat on both sides with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
  • Schlepp a big, heavy frying pan over to the stove and heat it over medium-high. Pour in 1/3 cup olive oil and get it hot and fragrant. Add as many shanks as will fit comfortably in the pan without crowding, and cook til richly browned, about 4 minutes. Flip them over and brown the other side. Pull the shanks out and drop them in a roasting pan. Continue browning the rest of the shanks. Once all of them are done, clean out the pan and pour in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil.
  • Drag the pan back over medium-high heat and add the onions, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook til soft; then toss in the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Pour in the wine and broth and bring to a boil. Add the rosemary, Mutha Sauce, and cinnamon stick. Pour everything over the shanks and cover the roasting pan tightly with foil. Shove it in the oven to braise for 1 hour; then pull it out and give the shanks a flip. Pop them back in the oven to cook for another hour.
  • Once the shanks are tender and the meat is pulling away from the bone, lift them out onto a good-looking platter. Cover and keep warm. Strain the braising liquid, and skim the grease. Pour the braising liquid into a small pan and reduce by half. Keep warm.
  • Line up some dinner plates and mound a portion of Garlic & Cheddar Grits in the center of each one. Set a shank into each mound, spoon some of the sauce over each shank, and bring them to the table.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb shanks. Look for shanks that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling.
  • Brown the lamb shanks before braising them. This will help to develop their flavor and create a rich sauce.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors.
  • Braise the lamb shanks for at least 2 hours, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the lamb shanks with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

Lamb shanks in barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The lamb shanks are braised in a flavorful barbecue sauce until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve them with your favorite sides for a meal that everyone will love.

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