BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TOM
If you want to ensure that a piece of meat is both tender and flavorful, you can't do better than braising. This recipe is brought to us by Tom Valenti, owner and executive chef of New York's Ouest restaurant, who likes to serve the lamb on a bed of soft polenta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. With a sharp knife, cut about 1 inch from the bottom (narrow end) of the shank bones down to the bone and all the way around; this will help expose the bone while cooking. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb, and sear until brown all over, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pot, and set aside.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add celery, carrot, and onion, and cook until soft and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook about 3 minutes more. Stir in red and white wine, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, anchovies, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol. Add veal and chicken stocks.
- Add lamb and return to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 hour. Uncover and cook until meat is very tender, turning the shanks over every half hour, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more.
- Remove shanks from braising liquid; strain the liquid and discard the solids. Skim any fat that rises to the surface and use the liquid as a sauce. Spoon some polenta onto a serving plate. Top with a lamb shank. Spoon sauce around plate and serve immediately.
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Aisha Thandi Ngubane
a_n@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Juju Bee
b_juju@hotmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any lamb lover. The lamb shanks are cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Mustafa Shabbir
ms@yahoo.comI've tried many lamb shank recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mrssathi Akter
a@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for a special occasion. The lamb shanks are elegant and the sauce is delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Rita Nemerem
n@hotmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tender lamb shanks and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Ruth Nalwoga
n@gmail.comThis was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out perfectly! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tara Albert
tara.albert@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.
MartyBoi
martyboi@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The lamb shanks were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Felicita Delvalle
delvalle-felicita15@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Tuhin Molla
tuhin_molla@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Fairy Doll
d-f69@hotmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ahmed Alabdi
alabdi-a29@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ronald McCain
ronald@hotmail.comI made this dish last night and it was amazing! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Flecia C
c-flecia11@hotmail.frThese lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and so flavorful! The sauce was rich and delicious, and the herbs and spices really complemented the lamb. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making thi