LAMB SHANKS WITH ANCHO CHILE HONEY GLAZE

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A lamb lovers dream! This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. I've had so many requests after serving this at dinner parties that I decided to post it here. Get the shanks in the oven. Make the glaze and topping, then take an hour long nap, have a bath, and presto! Dinner's ready! Bon Appetite.

Provided by ANGELAELSER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Shanks

Time 2h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 dried ancho chiles - chopped, stemmed and seeded
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 cups boiling water
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in large Dutch oven or enamel baking pot. Sear shanks on all sides and set aside. In the same pot, saute onion and garlic 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 ancho chilies, tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Boil briefly, then return shanks to pan.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Meat should be just ready to fall off the bone.
  • To make the glaze: Cover 6 ancho chilies with boiling water, and soak for 10 minutes. In a food processor, combine chilies, 1 cup water, honey and orange zest. Process until smooth; set aside.
  • To make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, cilantro and salt. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • When the shanks are done, remove them from the Dutch oven, and place them into an oiled roasting pan. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread glaze over shanks and return to oven until light crust forms, 6 to 10 minutes. Serve on large plates surrounded by tomato base and topped with the refreshing yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.6 calories, Carbohydrate 82.9 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1135.1 mg, Sugar 52.5 g

Aslam Shuja
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is simply divine.


Zahra Raihanah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lamb was so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Aliyan Ahemd
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I'm not a big fan of lamb but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and the glaze was amazing.


Ni Emzy
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Net Com
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I've tried many lamb recipes but this one is by far the best. The lamb is incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Jose Lozado
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is simply divine.


cloud Harris
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit. The lamb was so tender and the glaze was the perfect complement.


Deborah Magnus
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This was my first time cooking lamb and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the lamb turned out perfectly.


Faqeer Mashwani
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was incredibly tender and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Douglas Marcotte
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lamb was so juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Asael Ravenelle
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze is simply divine.


Wassi Md
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This was a fantastic recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.