Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes And Grape Gremolata

Name: Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes And Grape Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes; 2 hind lamb shanks (the bigger ones - you could use fore shanks but where's the fun in that?); 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 cups halved seedless black grapes; 1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted cured black olives; 2 cups quartered and thinly sliced yellow onion; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic, roughly chopped (2 large cloves); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup vegetable stock; 3-4 fresh bay leaves; Grape Gremolata; 1 cup chopped Italian parsley; 1/8 cup lemon juice (juice from one lemon); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (1 clove); 1/2 cup red grapes; a pinch of salt

Servings: persons

Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes
2 hind lamb shanks (the bigger ones - you could use fore shanks but where's the fun in that?)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 cups halved seedless black grapes
1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted cured black olives
2 cups quartered and thinly sliced yellow onion
2 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic, roughly chopped (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup vegetable stock
3-4 fresh bay leaves
Grape Gremolata
1 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/8 cup lemon juice (juice from one lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (1 clove)
1/2 cup red grapes
a pinch of salt

1
Heat the oven to 325u00b0F. Heat a dutch oven to medium, and add the oil. Generously season the lamb all over with salt and pepper. Brown the shanks on every side -- you want nice brown shanks without and burning, this is why the heat stays at medium. Take your time and really get them gorgeously brown. When they are ready, remove them to a plate.
2
Add the onions to the pot and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Cook the onions for a few minutes until they soften and just start to brown. Add the grapes and garlic, and cook for a few minutes more until they are soft. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, again scraping and bit up from the bottom of the pan. Now put the lamb shanks back in along with any juices. Cover and put the pot in the oven.
3
Cook the shanks for an hour and a half, then turn them over so the exposed part is now submerged in that grape-y onion-y goodness. Back into the oven for at least another hour -- longer is not a bad thing though. The shanks will be incredibly tender and depending how long you cook them, they may fall right off the bone. I cooked for a total of two and a half hours.
4
Remove the shanks to a plate and simmer the sauce uncovered for just a few more minutes to thicken. Serve each shank with a generous amount of melted grapes and sauce, and top with gremolata. Serve additional gremolata alongside.
5
Put all of the ingredients in a processor and pulse until it is roughly chopped -- keep some texture rather than going for a smooth paste. Alternately, you can chop it all by hand!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes, 2 hind lamb shanks (the bigger ones - you could use fore shanks but where's the fun in that?), 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shanks With Melted Grapes And Grape Gremolata falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!