LAMB SHANKS BRAISED WITH ANISE AND ORANGE

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Lamb Shanks Braised with Anise and Orange image

Categories     Citrus     Onion     Vegetable     Braise     Orange     Lamb Shank     Winter     Anise     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 whole star anise
6 lamb shanks (about 1 pound each), fat and sinew trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
4 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
1 cup orange juice
2 1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Finely grind star anise in spice grinder or in mortar with pestle. Rub half of ground star anise over lamb shanks. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb to pot; brown on all sides, about 12 minutes per batch. Transfer lamb to bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pot; add onions, celery, carrots and garlic and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Return lamb to pot. Add all stock, orange juice, peel and remaining star anise. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing.)
  • Transfer lamb to large bowl. Cover with foil. Working in batches, transfer cooking liquid and vegetables to processor; puree until smooth. Return liquid to pot. Boil until liquid is reduced to 6 cups, about 20 minutes. Mix in honey. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over lamb and serve.

Ssali Skyla
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Vape Jono
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Asad Ijaz
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This was the perfect recipe for a special occasion dinner. The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Ibrar Haider
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Sharjeel ahmed Butt
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible.


Manish Paudel
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I've been cooking lamb shanks for years and this is the best recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and the sauce is perfect.


Arfan Pro
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb shanks are cooked to perfection and the sauce is full of flavor.


Antonio De leon
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Mathi Alagan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the lamb shanks and the sauce.


Daniel Hodges
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This was the best lamb shank recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Carmarius Suelonius
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did. The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


MD, Bablu Miya Sam
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This dish was absolutely fantastic. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Valenti
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lamb shanks were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was perfect.


Tanisa Akther
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


PAT MHLONGO
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is packed with flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sumara Shahzad
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This was my first time cooking lamb shanks and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The meat was so tender and flavorful.


Alsaba Sheikh
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb shanks are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!


felicia tamba
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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 it was a hit with my family.