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Heavenly Lamb Shanks

"This is simply gorgeous because it's so comforting! The lamb shanks are slow cooked in a generous amount of red wine. Preparation is easy, too, it goes from stovetop to oven. This is best served with the pan juices poured over a creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, risotto, or even soft polenta."

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What to Drink?

Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 (1 pound) lamb shanks
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 leek, halved and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 onions, cut into chunks
  • 12 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pinch Sea salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy, metal roasting pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Toss shanks with flour to coat well; then shake off excess. Sear the shanks in hot oil until well browned on all sides, then remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add the leek, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic to the roasting pan. Cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring constantly; about 5 minutes. Season with the bay leaf, peppercorns, thyme and rosemary sprigs. Pour in the red wine and chicken stock, increase heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with sea salt, and place the lamb shanks on top of the vegetables.
  4. Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy aluminum foil, and place into the preheated oven. Bake gently until the meat is tender and falls off of the bone, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove the bay leaf and herb stems before serving shanks with vegetables and sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 812 | Total Fat: 41.3g | Cholesterol: 173mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by LARAANNE 
I enjoyed this recipes as it was very simple and healthy. I used a crockpot instead of my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by JENNA 
Heavenly is the right word for it. I was a little conserned at first about all the garlic, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2008 by Jackster 
Made it last year with 12 lamb shanks for a bunch of friends and they loved it so much! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by Mrs Rasmussen 
I have made this several times now and it has become a family favourite. Great with mashed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by annieccooper 
certainly is heavenly....Annie from Oz. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by jennkl 
This was amazing! I didn't have rosemary so I used sage. I cooked these in te crockpot for 8... MORE

 
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