Irish Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb Shanks are a very flavourful part of the lamb and will have your taste buds dancing in excitement. It seems like no matter what you make with lamb, guests and family go crazy when they hear lamb is on the menu. You can serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, roasted root veggies, or your favourite side dish.
Making lamb shanks is the ultimate in “set it and forget it” all you need to do is sear the lamb, add the liquid and slap it in the oven for two hours! When it comes out of the oven, strain the liquid and reduce. That reduction makes for an amazing sauce that will accompany your shanks.
Ingredients
- 4 Lamb Shanks
- Olive Oil
- 2 Carrots
- 1 Onion
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Cup Red Wine
- 2 Cups Beef Stock
- 3 Bay Leaves
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F
- Remove Lamb shanks from package, rinse under cool water, and season with salt and pepper,
- Sear Lamb Shanks in hot Olive Oil, in an oven ready pan,
- When seared on all sides remove Lamb Shanks and set aside,
- Add the Onion, Carrots, Garlic to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes,
- Deglaze with Red Wine and allow to reduce by half,
- Add Beef Stock, Bay Leaves, Rosemary, Thyme,
- Add Lamb Shanks back to the liquid mix, cover with lid
- Cook in preheated oven for 2 hours,
10. After 2 hours remove from oven, remove Lamb Shanks and set aside to rest,
11. Reduce the remaining liquid until a sauce consistency is reached.
12. Taste, Season, and Taste with Salt & Pepper,
13. Serve, Eat Well, and Be Happy.
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