BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH APRICOT CURRY SAUCE

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Braised Lamb Shanks With Apricot Curry Sauce image

Provided by Charlie Trotter

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup dried apricots, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons hot curry powder
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 lamb shanks, 12 to 16 ounces each, bones cracked
3 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 carrots, peeled, in 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, in 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 Spanish onion, peeled, in 1 1/2-inch chunks
1 red, green or yellow pepper, cored, seeded and diced
8 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 sprig fresh thyme, more for garnish
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
4 servings creamy, garlicky grits

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine apricots, curry powder, vinegar, mustard and 1 cup water. Puree until smooth, about 3 minutes. Place lamb shanks in a glass or other nonreactive dish, and add apricot sauce. Turn to coat lamb well. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 days, turning meat occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Place a large, deep, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons oil. Remove lamb from marinade, reserving liquid. Brown lamb, turning often to prevent burning. Transfer to a platter. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to pan. Add carrots, celery, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute over medium heat until softened but not browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Place lamb shanks on vegetables, and add thyme sprig, bay leaves, peppercorns and all but 1/2 cup marinade. Add water to come up almost to top of pan. Lay a sheet of parchment paper over pan, and carefully transfer to oven. Braise until meat is so tender it almost falls off bone, 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove pan from oven. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a baking sheet. Brush with remaining marinade. Raise oven temperature to 300 degrees, and return lamb to oven to crisp. Strain cooking liquid into saute pan, discarding vegetables. Cook over high heat, reducing it by four-fifths.
  • To serve, spoon grits onto each of four serving plates. Lay lamb on top, and spoon some cooking liquid around and over. Garnish each plate with a sprig of thyme.

Cherie Vivi
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This is the best lamb shank recipe I've ever tried. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


pustak gurung
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful.


Krrish Karn
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I'm always looking for new lamb shank recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The apricot curry sauce was a unique and delicious twist.


Maria Balbuena
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. The lamb shanks are luxurious and the sauce is divine.


Arsalan Arif
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I've never made lamb shanks before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and the dish turned out perfectly.


Cla Williams
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was incredible.


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I tried this recipe last night and it was a disaster. The lamb shanks were tough and the sauce was bland.


Jeffrey Martin
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This recipe is amazing! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so delicious.


Alom Khan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful.


Willis Brown
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb shanks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hina Hanif
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is to die for.


Shaldyn Naidoo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The lamb shanks are melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce is rich and decadent.


Sphesihle Longy
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was so flavorful. Everyone raved about it.


Luka Dia
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This lamb shank recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the apricot curry sauce was divine. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a flavorful and elegant meal.