Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks Recipe

Name: Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 8 lamb shanks (foreshanks), about 12 ounces each; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cloves of garlic, peeled; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 can (28 ounces) peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, with juices; 2 tablespoons each: tomato paste and honey; 2 cups ruby port wine; 1 cup beef broth; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (plus 2 to 3 large bunches, for garnish); 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

2 lemons
8 lamb shanks (foreshanks), about 12 ounces each
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 cloves of garlic, peeled
2 cinnamon sticks
1 can (28 ounces) peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, with juices
2 tablespoons each: tomato paste and honey
2 cups ruby port wine
1 cup beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme (plus 2 to 3 large bunches, for garnish)
2 bay leaves

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1. Blanch the lemons in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain. Cut into 8 wedges each, discarding seeds.
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2. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0:F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, ovenproof casserole over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks well, 2 at a time, about 6 minutes each, turning. Remove to a plate. Pour the fat from the casserole and wipe clean.
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3. Heat the remaining oil in the casserole over low heat. Add the lemons, garlic and cinnamon; cook for 2 minutes, stirring; crush the lemons slightly. Add the remaining ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.
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4. Return the lamb to the casserole, cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake until tender, about 45 minutes more, basting occasionally.
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5. Remove the lamb to a large, shallow platter. Discard the cinnamon,thyme and bay leaves. Defat the sauce, then spoon it over the lamb. Garnish with the bunches of thyme.

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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 lemons, 8 lamb shanks (foreshanks), about 12 ounces each, Salt and pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks

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