SAUERBRATEN LAMB SHANKS

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Fall is a great time to enjoy slow-cooked meats. Here's a recipe for some very tasty lamb shanks in a rich, tangy sauerbraten gravy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings (about 6 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 19

7-1/2 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
1 large onion, sliced
1 medium lemon, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
5 whole allspice
LAMB SHANKS:
6 lamb shanks (20 ounces each)
3 garlic cloves, sliced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced
9 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Cool completely. Strain half of the marinade; cover and refrigerate., Cut slits into each lamb shank; insert garlic slices. Place in a large shallow nonmetallic bowl; add the remaining marinade. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade from lamb. Place flour in a shallow bowl; coat lamb shanks with flour. In a stockpot, brown shanks on all sides in 1/3 cup oil in batches. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute onions in remaining oil. Add reserved marinade. Return shanks to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-3/4 hours. Add carrots and return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until carrots are tender., Remove shanks to a cutting board. Skim fat from cooking juices. Stir in cookie crumbs and bouillon. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return meat to the gravy; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 791 calories, Fat 44g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 55g protein.

Avery Slaven-Wamsley
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I've tried several sauerbraten recipes and this one is by far the best. The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


Gloria Mbayo
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is divine.


Favour Joseph
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce.


Khumbo Ngulube
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Asllam Chandio
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This was my first time making sauerbraten and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zakir Afridi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is perfect for dipping bread.


ASASINE GAMING YT
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This recipe is a bit expensive to make, but it's definitely worth it. The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is amazing.


Joseph Charles
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lamb shanks were very tender and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Bishwanath Kewat
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This recipe is a must-try for any lamb lover. The lamb shanks are cooked to perfection and the sauce is simply divine.


Namagembe Angella
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I've tried several sauerbraten recipes and this one is by far the best. The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


Jannat Umar
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is divine.


Gabriel A. Garcia Cordova
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce.


Jaralise Ortiz
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Jayden Landry
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The lamb shanks were so flavorful and the sauce was amazing.


Omobolaji Akeem
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This was my first time making sauerbraten and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Waseem Sami
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The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Shaon Bhuyian
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Azarl Getanehw
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This sauerbraten 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.