BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH DRIED FRUITS
Steps:
- Make marinade:
- In a 9- to 10-quart heavy ovenproof kettle whisk together marinade ingredients.
- Add shanks to marinade and toss to coat. Marinate shanks, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Transfer shanks with tongs to a plate. Pat shanks dry and season with salt and pepper. Pour marinade through a sieve set over a bowl and reserve vegetables, liquid, and bouquet garni separately. In kettle heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and brown shanks on all sides in batches, transferring to a plate. Add reserved vegetables to fat remaining in kettle and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add vegetables to shanks.
- Add flour to kettle and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, 3 minutes, or until golden. Whisk in reserved marinade liquid and add reserved bouquet garni, shank mixture, and tomatoes. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half. Add water and braise mixture, covered, in middle of oven 2 hours, or until lamb is tender.
- While shanks are braising, peel and core apples and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. In a large heavy skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook apples, stirring, 2 minutes. Add orange juice and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Keep apple mixture warm.
- Arrange shanks around edge of a large platter and spoon apple mixture into center of platter. Keep shanks and apple mixture warm.
- Bring braising liquid to a boil, skimming any fat that rises to surface, and discard bouquet garni. Add dried fruits and mint and simmer sauce 5 minutes, or until fruits are softened. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over shanks. Serve any remaining sauce separately.
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Greg Spivey
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was good. The lamb shanks were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Monica Bratcher
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Benjamin Reese
[email protected]I found that the lamb shanks were a bit dry. I think I should have cooked them for a little longer.
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[email protected]I'm not a fan of the dried fruits in this recipe. I think they make the dish too sweet.
Antony Muuo
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dried fruits. They add a nice sweetness to the dish.
Kyejjusa Jonathan
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. The lamb shanks are hearty and the sauce is warm and comforting.
Rosa Sanchez
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate their lamb shanks.
Faizan Rashid
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.
Corwin Roscoe
[email protected]This recipe is a bit expensive, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks are high-quality and the sauce is made with fresh ingredients.
Pushpaka Manohara
[email protected]I've tried other lamb shank recipes, but this one is my favorite. The meat is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.
Marita Oweza Gqwesa
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb shanks are elegant and the sauce is delicious.
Teknath Bastola
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce.
Leticia Rojas
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Ssessanga Marvin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meat was tender and the sauce was flavorful.
Tashim Mahira
[email protected]The lamb shanks were delicious! I especially liked the sauce. It was tangy and flavorful.
Kr Chaudhary
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lamb shanks and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Darren Fox
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The dried fruits add a nice sweetness to the dish and the lamb is always so tender.
ButterCupRoses
[email protected]This lamb shank recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and everyone loved it.