Red Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Red Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Four 1-pound lamb shanks; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 thick; 4 medium celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; One 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine; 1 cup water; 3 bay leaves; 12 peppercorns; Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables and Braised Red Cabbage, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Four 1-pound lamb shanks
Salt and freshly ground pepper
5 garlic cloves, peeled
4 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 thick
4 medium celery ribs, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
One 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup water
3 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables and Braised Red Cabbage, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 325.
2
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the olive oil.
3
Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper and brown them on 3 sides over moderately high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
4
Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onion to the casserole.
5
Add the red wine and boil for 3 minutes.
6
Add the water and bring to a simmer.
7
Add the bay leaves and peppercorns.
8
Cover the casserole tightly and transfer to the oven.
9
Braise the lamb shanks, turning once, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender.
10
Transfer the lamb shanks to an ovenproof serving dish.
11
Using a fine sieve, strain the braising liquid into a medium saucepan, pressing on the solids.
12
Boil the braising liquid over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 20 minutes.
13
Season the sauce with salt and pepper and pour about 1/2 cup over the lamb shanks; keep the remaining sauce warm.
14
Cover the lamb shanks with foil and reheat in the oven for about 10 minutes.
15
Serve the lamb shanks with the remaining sauce, the Maple-Glazed Root Vegetables and the Braised Red Cabbage.

401

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Four 1-pound lamb shanks, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 5 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Red Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks 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.

Red Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks

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