PAM'S BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
I just love lamb, and this is an easy Dutch oven braise for them. I like to cook them til they are practically falling off the bone, thicken the sauce with a slurry of water, flour and cornstarch, and then serve them over a rice pilaf with a Greek or fattoush salad.
Provided by Pam Ellingson
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. with rack on low middle position. Roll the lamb shanks in the seasoned flour and set aside. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil together until hot but not smoking. Add the shanks and brown on all sides to golden brown. Remove shanks to a plate.
- 2. In the oil that is left, lightly brown the onion, celery and garlic, being careful not to burn the garlic. When veggies are tender, add the tomato paste and saute it for a minute or two while stirring. Then pour in the chicken stock and wine (or sherry) and replace the shanks into the Dutch oven. Cover and place in oven for 1 hr.
- 3. Mix the chopped herbs and lemon zest together in a small bowl. (Keep juice for later) After the hour braise, open the lid and add 1/2 of the chopped herbs and lemon zest. Replace cover and continue to bake until lamb shanks are tender.(Check occasionally to make sure the liquid has not evaporated. If so, add more stock or wine) When you remove the Dutch oven from the oven, Remove the shanks to a plate and keep warm. Add the remaining herbs mixture, and a squeeze (about 2-3 tsp) of lemon juice.
- 4. To thicken the sauce, mix cool water, cornstarch and flour in a small jar fitted with a tight lid. Shake vigorously until well mixed, then whisk into the hot liquid and cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 5. Serve the lamb shanks over a rice pilaf and top with the sauce. For garnish, a little lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley would be nice. Also, you might like to serve a lemon wedge on the side for those people who like a little more lemony flavor.
- 6. There is a "condiment" called Gremolata that is simply grated zest of a lemon, 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley and 1 to 3 finely minced garlic cloves. (Some cooks add a touch of EVOO and a little salt to this mix) You may use this as a garnish if desired or pass it for guests to use.
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Alenah Ingram
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
thomas Costilow
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great dish for a special occasion or a we
Darius Thuston
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lamb shanks were overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Nazia Naseer
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The lamb shanks were tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Afande Majja Majja
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight me
Kaunazi Adamson
[email protected]These lamb shanks were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again!
Chang' Li
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again!
Anxhelo Sinaj
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
Musfika Nova
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb shanks are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great dish for a special occasion or a we
Badrea Mamaco
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lamb shanks were overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Jomir Salman
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with this recipe. The lamb shanks were tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jakir Adnan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight me
Moodlez
[email protected]These lamb shanks were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again!
marwat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over pasta and it was a delicious and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again!
John Mgharo
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and everyone loved it.
Savera Bade
[email protected]These lamb shanks were delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I definitely recommend this recipe!
Shauna Somerville
[email protected]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 incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.
Dajuan williams
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb shanks are always fall-apart tender and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. This is a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
kb walid
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb shanks turned out amazing! I used a Dutch oven and cooked them in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 hours. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I definitely recommend this rec
MUGHAL UBAID ULLAH
[email protected]These lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and so flavorful! I cooked them in my slow cooker on low for 8 hours and they were perfect. The sauce was rich and delicious, and I served it over mashed potatoes. My family loved this dish and it's def