STOUT-BRAISED LAMB

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This stout-braised lamb is most delicious made at least one day and up to three days ahead. If making the same day, skim excess fat from surface of braising liquid with a spoon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Lamb Recipes

Time 5h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 5-pound butterflied boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of excess fat and cut in half
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced (3 tablespoons)
2 sprigs rosemary
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bottle (11.2 ounces) stout beer, such as Guinness
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Store-bought tomato jam or fruit chutney, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season lamb generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle evenly with flour. Heat oil in a braiser pan or large deep-sided skillet over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, sear lamb, fat-side down first, until browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes a batch. Transfer to a platter.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in garlic, rosemary, and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add Worcestershire, stout, and broth. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Return lamb, fat-side up, and any accumulated juices to pan and return to a boil.
  • Cover pan and transfer to oven. Cook, spooning juices over lamb every 30 minutes, until meat is fork-tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven; uncover and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 3 days.
  • Remove solidified fat from top. Place pan over medium-low and gently simmer, covered, until lamb is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Remove rosemary. Using 2 forks, shred meat into large pieces. Transfer to a tureen or other serving vessel. Pour braising liquid over lamb. Serve with jam or chutney.

Bl._. Ryan
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Delicious! This recipe is a surefire hit with my family and friends.


Dinolass Macule
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This is my new go-to lamb recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always fantastic.


Gabriel Gee
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Not worth the effort. The lamb was tough and the sauce was bland.


Usman Maken
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The lamb was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was phenomenal. Overall, a solid recipe that I'll try again.


Parveen Akhter
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Meh, it was okay. The lamb was a bit dry and the sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Abubakar Mohamed
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was divine. Will definitely make it again and again.


MOATH MOMANI
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The best lamb dish I've ever had. The stout marinade really makes all the difference.


Ashley Shipman
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Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out amazing! Even my picky kids loved it.


Qasim Bajwa
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Not a fan of lamb but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so soft and the sauce was rich and tasty. Definitely making this again!


hamid rahmani
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This lamb dish was incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. The stout added a rich, malty depth that perfectly complemented the lamb.