SPICED SLOW-COOKED LAMB SHANKS

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This is one of the cheapest and tastiest cuts of lamb. Cooked this way, the sauce is very tasty and the meat will just fall off the bone. Served with potato mash, polenta, couscous or rice, it is a wonderful dish.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 2h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lamb shanks
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 small dried red chile (or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chile)
1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 large carrot, quartered and finely sliced
6 sticks celery, quartered and finely sliced
2 medium-large onions, quartered and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 fluid ounces (170 milliliters) dry white wine
6 anchovy fillets
2 (14-ounce/400 gram) tins whole plum tomatoes
1 handful fresh basil, marjoram or flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Season the lamb with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Smash up the coriander seeds and dried chile and mix with the dried marjoram. Roll the lamb in this mixture, pressing it in well. Dust the lamb with the flour.
  • Heat a thick-bottomed casserole pan, add the oil, brown the meat on all sides and then remove from the pan. Add the garlic, carrot, celery, onions, chopped rosemary, and a pinch of salt and sweat them until softened. Add the balsamic vinegar and allow it to reduce to a syrup. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the anchovies (these really seem to intensify the lamb flavor) and then add the tinned tomatoes, kept whole. Shake the pan and return the lamb to it. Bring to a boil, put on the lid and simmer in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then remove the lid and cook for a further 1/2 hour. Skim off any fat and taste for seasoning. Finally, stir in a handful of roughly chopped fresh basil, marjoram or flat-leaf parsley.

Jarar Butt
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb shanks. The meat is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Abdulrahaman Hameenat
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special occasion meal.


Rich Dreams
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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 rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Dahana Blemur
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Irfan Bukhari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The shanks are slow-cooked until they are fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious meal.


Pasindu Pramodya
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I was looking for a lamb shank recipe that was easy to follow and this one fit the bill. The lamb shanks turned out tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


O M F S
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special occasion meal.


Carl Bailey
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


janbatul nayem
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb shanks. The meat is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Shiel James
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a special occasion meal.


wazir gamer ff Wazir gamer ff
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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 rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Frantz Tifaine
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I was a little 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 so tender and juicy, and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Tony Cunningham
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The lamb shanks are impressive looking and the flavor is amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Nicole Olivas
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Naomi Naledi
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This lamb shank recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.