MOROCCAN LAMB AND QUINCE STEW

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Lamb     Onion     Stew     Cranberry     Quince     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For marinade
5 juniper berries
3 garlic cloves
3 cups dry red wine
3 1/2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder
2 medium onions
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1 1/2 cups veal demiglace
1/3 cup red-currant jelly
3 medium quinces (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1 lemon
3 celery ribs
1/2 cup dried cranberries (about 3 ounces)
Accompaniment:Pistachio Couscous

Steps:

  • Make marinade:
  • Crush juniper berries and mince garlic cloves. In a large bowl stir together garlic, wine, and juniper berries.
  • Trim lamb and cut into 2-inch cubes. Stir lamb into marinade. Marinate lamb, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 1 day. In a large sieve set over a bowl drain lamb, reserving marinade.
  • Chop onions and mince garlic. In an 8-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook onions with garlic, cinnamon, and saffron, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. With a slotted spoon transfer onion mixture to a large bowl.
  • Pat lamb dry and season with salt and pepper. In kettle brown lamb in batches, without crowding, over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, transferring as browned with a slotted spoon to bowl with onion mixture. Return lamb and onion mixture to kettle and add reserved marinade, demiglace, and jelly. Simmer mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes.
  • Peel, quarter, and core quinces. Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. With a vegetable peeler remove zest from lemon in lengthwise strips. Diagonally cut celery ribs into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Add quince and zest to lamb mixture and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until quince is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in celery and cranberries and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 15 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. (Stew may be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely before being chilled, covered.)
  • Serve stew with couscous.

Md mizanur
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This stew was delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the quince added a really unique sweetness. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Silindile Mlotshwa
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


andile Precious
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The lamb was so tender and the quince added a really nice sweetness. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Mr Binod
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I made this stew for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and how tender the lamb was. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Logan Scholtz
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice flavor. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Johannes Mumbala
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try because I love quince. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Inaya Scott
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This stew was a great way to use up some leftover lamb. The quince added a really nice sweetness and tartness. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Miguel JuanDiego
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This stew was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice flavor. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Mukesh parmar Parmar
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I love Moroccan food, and this stew was no exception. The flavors were incredible, and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


nalubega aisha
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This stew was delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the quince added a really unique sweetness. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Ellie Poppenger
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rahul Bharati
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The lamb was so tender and the quince added a really nice sweetness. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Parbin Giri
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I made this stew for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavors and how tender the lamb was. I'll definitely be making this again for future parties.


Cynthia Melgar
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the quince added a really unique flavor. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


TWUM SAMUEL YAW
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try because I love quince. I was pleasantly surprised! The lamb was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the quince added a really nice sweetness and tartness. I'll definitely be making


Anthony Mares
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I love lamb stews, and this one is now my favorite. The quince adds a really nice sweetness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced in a lamb stew before. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Joe Wagoner
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The stew was absolutely delicious, and the quince gave it a really unique and special flavor. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasion


miki El flako
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this Moroccan lamb and quince stew definitely delivered! The flavors were incredibly complex and layered, and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lan ars
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This stew was a delightful culinary journey to Morocco! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the quince added a unique sweetness that perfectly balanced the savory spices. I served it over couscous, and it was an absolute hit with my family.