braised lamb shanks
From Irish Cooking.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
2 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 - lamb shanks (about 4-5 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth, or chicken broth
- 1 cup burgundy wine, or dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
How To Make braised lamb shanks
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350F.
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Step 2Combine flour, salt and pepper in plastic or paper bag. Add shanks 1 at a time to bag; shake to coat lightly with seasoned flour. (Be sure to use all of flour mixture.)
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Step 3Heat 2 tablespoons oil and butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat until hot.
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Step 4Add lamb shanks in batches; brown on all sides. Transfer lamb to plate; set aside.
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Step 5Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to Dutch oven, if needed.
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Step 6Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes.
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Step 7Stir in broth, wine and rosemary; bring to a boil over high heat.
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Step 8Return lamb and any accumulated juices from plate to Dutch oven.
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Step 9Cover; place in preheated oven.
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Step 10Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lamb is fork tender. Transfer lamb to serving platter; keep warm.
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Step 11Skim off and discard fat from juices in Dutch oven. Boil juices until reduced to 2 cups and slightly thickened. (Depending on amount of remaining liquid, this could take from 2 to 10 minutes.)
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Step 12Pour sauce over lamb.
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