Lamb Shanks With Barley and Garlic

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   In an ovenproof pan with tight-fitting lid, brown lamb on all sides in butter and olive oil.

3. 3

   Remove lamb, stir wine and water into pan and heat, scraping bottom and sides of pan.

4. 4

   Replace lamb and sprinkle with rosemary; add the garlic.

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   Put a sheet of foil over top, then the tight-fitting lid to seal thoroughly.

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   Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

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   For the barley, saute mushrooms in 4 tablespoons of the butter, and set aside.

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   Brown the barley in the remaining butter until golden brown, then mix in mushrooms, turn into casserole, and add 2 1/2 cups of the beef stock.

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   Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees; add more stock as needed, about 1 cup, and cook, uncovered, until liquid is reduced and barley is done.

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    To serve, arrange lamb shanks around edges of serving platter, add garlic cloves to barley, and heap in center of platter.

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    Stir mint jelly into liquid remaining, cook three to five minutes, and spoon over lamb.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.