Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta, diced; lamb shank; salt & pepper; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 celery ribs, peeled and diced; 3 -4 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; ¾ cup red wine; 14 12 ounces canned plum tomatoes with juice; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 2 -3 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, diced
lamb shank
salt & pepper
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery ribs, peeled and diced
3 -4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
¾ cup red wine
14 12 ounces canned plum tomatoes with juice
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 -3 cups chicken broth

1
In a heavy bottomed stock pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat, add pancetta, cook until browned.
2
Remove from pan and drain on paper towels, reserving fat in pot.
3
Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
4
Brown the shanks on all sides, over high heat in the reserved pot.
5
Once they are browned, remove from pot.
6
Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic to the pot.
7
Cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
8
Add shanks back to pot and add wine, tomatoes, rsemary, thyme, bay leaves and just enough broth to cover the meat.
9
Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
10
Cook covered, 2-3 hours (until meat is tender)
11
Remove lamb, rosemary sprigs, thyme and bay leaves from the pot and puree the sauce(immersion blender would be easiest).
12
You may want to take some of the liquid out if there is too much - add back in gradually as you puree the sauce until it is the consistancy you like.
13
Add the pancetta back in and serve shanks with the sauce over polenta or pasta.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 ounces pancetta, diced, lamb shank, salt & pepper, and more.

Yes, Braised Lamb Shanks falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lamb Shanks

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