Lamb with Artichokes and Preserved Lemons Recipe

Name: Lamb with Artichokes and Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds lamb shoulder boneless; 1 small onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves pressed; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ground; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 3 tablespoons vinegar; 12 each artichokes; 1/2 cup olives; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

3 pounds lamb shoulder boneless
1 small onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
1 teaspoon saffron threads
3 tablespoons vinegar
12 each artichokes
1/2 cup olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Trim fat off lamb.
2
Cut meat into 1 1/2 inch chunks.
3
In a 5 to 6 quart pan, combine lamb, onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and saffron.
4
Cook, tightly covered, over medium heat for 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine vinegar and 1 quart water.
6
Trim off stems, tough outer leaves, and sharp tips of artichokes, leaving pale, tender interior leaves.
7
Cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard hairy chokes.
8
As artichokes are trimmed, immerse in vinegar-water.
9
After meat cooks 30 minutes, turn heat high, uncover pan, and stir often until juices evaporate and meat browns, 15 to 20 minutes.
10
Stir in 2 cups water; simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
11
Drain artichokes and add to lamb; simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
12
Add 8 preserved lemon quarters and olives; simmer, covered, until artichokes are tender when pierced, about 10 minutes longer.
13
Add 2 tablespoons liquid from preserved lemons or lemon juice.
14
Skim and discard fat from stew.
15
Pour stew into a bowl and garnish with remaining lemon quarters.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds lamb shoulder boneless, 1 small onions chopped, 2 each garlic cloves pressed, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ground, and more.

Yes, Lamb with Artichokes and Preserved Lemons falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Lamb with Artichokes and Preserved Lemons

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