BRAISED LAMB WITH ANCHOVY SAUCE (ABBACCHIO ALLA CACCIATORA)

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Make and share this Braised Lamb With Anchovy Sauce (Abbacchio Alla Cacciatora) recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 casserole, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
2 lbs boneless lamb shoulder, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
2 flat anchovy fillets, drained, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500*. In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat the olive oil until a light haze forms over it. Add the lamb, 4 or 5 chunks at a time, and brown it over moderately high heat.
  • As the chunks become richly colored on all sides, transfer them to a heavy 2 1/2- to 3-quart flameproof casserole. Then pour off all but a thin film of fat from the skillet and set the pan aside.
  • Season the lamb with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper, and sprinkle it with flour, tossing the meat with a wooden spoon to coat the chunks as evenly as possible with the seasonings and flour.
  • Place the casserole in the upper third of the oven and brown the lamb uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, turning it 2 or 3 times.
  • When no trace of gummy flour remains and the chunks of lamb are lightly crusted, remove the casserole from the oven and reduce the oven heat to 350*.
  • Pour the vinegar into the waiting skillet and boil it briskly over high heat for a minute or two, scraping in any browned bits clinging to the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Add the chicken stock to the vinegar, bring to a boil, and pour the liquid over the lamb in the casserole. Cover the casserole and place it in the middle of the oven.
  • Braise the lamb for about 1 hour, or until it is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. (If the braising sauce seems to be cooking away too fast, add a little more stock, a Tblsp. at a time.).
  • Just before serving, ladle 1 or 2 Tblsp. of the sauce from the casserole in to a small bowl and mix in the chopped anchovies. Stir the anchovy mixture into the casserole and cook for 2 or 3 minutes more. Serve the lamb directly from the casserole or in a deep, heated platter.

ali ramdan
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This was absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the anchovy sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


DadaBa Clever
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the anchovy sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Michael Kriegel
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The anchovy sauce was very flavorful and helped to balance out the gaminess of the lamb. I would definitely make this again.


Princess shaiha Waqas
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the anchovy sauce was a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mudassir Islam
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This was my first time cooking lamb and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb was juicy and tender, and the anchovy sauce added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Did Shds
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the anchovy sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


Saurav Rai
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again for company.


Felicia High tower
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the anchovy sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


Samsun Nahar
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the anchovy sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Md junayed Khan
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The anchovy sauce was very flavorful and helped to balance out the gaminess of the lamb. I would definitely make this again.


browhatismyaimHUH
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The lamb was cooked to perfection and the anchovy sauce was a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Keenan Baynes
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This was my first time cooking lamb and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb was juicy and tender, and the anchovy sauce added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vaultawork
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The lamb is always cooked perfectly and the anchovy sauce is divine. I highly recommend it!


Emory Turner
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The lamb was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again for company.


Ati Malik
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I was skeptical about the anchovy sauce, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's incredibly savory and complements the lamb beautifully. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thato Godfrey
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The anchovy sauce is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the lamb. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Leotisia Kolo
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This lamb dish was a resounding success! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the anchovy sauce added a delightful briny flavor. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Highly recommend!