Lamb Shanks Braised With Apricots and North African

Name: Lamb Shanks Braised With Apricots and North African Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground clove; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom pods; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lamb shanks from young lamb (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 12 cloves garlic, peeled; 4 small onions, peeled and diced; 2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned; 20 dried apricots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks from young lamb (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
12 cloves garlic, peeled
4 small onions, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
20 dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Combine the cinnamon stick, nutmeg, clove, ginger, peppercorns, cumin, cardamom, coriander and fennel in a spice grinder and grind until fine and well mixed.
2
Measure out 3 tablespoons and reserve the rest for another use.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat.
5
Season the shanks with the salt, place in the pan and sear on all sides, about 15 minutes.
6
Remove and set aside the shanks.
7
Turn the heat to low.
8
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, the garlic and onions.
9
Cook until browned, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
10
Pour in the chicken broth, raise the heat and deglaze the pan.
11
Stir in the spice mixture and the apricots.
12
Put the shanks back in the pan.
13
Cover with foil and roast until the meat is very soft, turning the shanks frequently and spooning the liquid over them, about 2 1/2 hours.
14
Take out the shanks and degrease the sauce.
15
Stir in the thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
16
Divide the shanks among 4 plates and spoon the sauce over them.
17
Serve with couscous or potatoes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground clove, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks Braised With Apricots and North African Spices 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.

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Lamb Shanks Braised With Apricots and North African Spices

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