Passover-Inspired Braised Lamb With Dried Fruit

Name: Passover-Inspired Braised Lamb With Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lamb shoulder, boned, about 4 pounds; Kosher salt and pepper to taste; 1 large onion, peeled; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 10 allspice berries or a pinch of ground allspice; 1/2 to 3/4 bottle not-too-soft red wine; 3/4 cup pitted prunes; 3/4 cup pitted apricots; Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lamb shoulder, boned, about 4 pounds
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, peeled
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
10 allspice berries or a pinch of ground allspice
1/2 to 3/4 bottle not-too-soft red wine
3/4 cup pitted prunes
3/4 cup pitted apricots
Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

1
Season the meat with salt and pepper and put it in a pot that will fit it snugly and can later be covered.
2
Add the spices and a 1/2 bottle of wine.
3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a slow bubble, and cover.
4
Cook about an hour, then add onion, garlic, ginger and dried fruit, and check to make sure the liquid isnt evaporating too quickly; turn and continue to cook.
5
Add the remaining red wine if the mixture looks dry, but essentially cook this without fuss.
6
When the meat is very tender after about 2 1/2 hours uncover.
7
Check and adjust the seasoning as necessary, garnish and serve.

168

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lamb shoulder, boned, about 4 pounds, Kosher salt and pepper to taste, 1 large onion, peeled, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Passover-Inspired Braised Lamb With Dried Fruit 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!