BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH TOM
If you want to ensure that a piece of meat is both tender and flavorful, you can't do better than braising. This recipe is brought to us by Tom Valenti, owner and executive chef of New York's Ouest restaurant, who likes to serve the lamb on a bed of soft polenta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. With a sharp knife, cut about 1 inch from the bottom (narrow end) of the shank bones down to the bone and all the way around; this will help expose the bone while cooking. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add lamb, and sear until brown all over, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pot, and set aside.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add celery, carrot, and onion, and cook until soft and beginning to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste, and cook about 3 minutes more. Stir in red and white wine, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, anchovies, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. Increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes to burn off some of the alcohol. Add veal and chicken stocks.
- Add lamb and return to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 1 hour. Uncover and cook until meat is very tender, turning the shanks over every half hour, 2 1/2 to 3 hours more.
- Remove shanks from braising liquid; strain the liquid and discard the solids. Skim any fat that rises to the surface and use the liquid as a sauce. Spoon some polenta onto a serving plate. Top with a lamb shank. Spoon sauce around plate and serve immediately.
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Aniyah Timmons
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Harris Ooko
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Shane G
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
KIRAH BUGG
[email protected]I've never made lamb shanks before, but this recipe made it easy. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Bakang Ngakaemang
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
sharmaa official
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Ireshan Kumara
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb shanks are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
mary Rodriguez
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Dharshana Munasinghe
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The lamb shanks are so elegant and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Terenga Turagakula
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did. The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
shamo abbasi
[email protected]I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it. The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
nitter velinor
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
Kabeer ashfaq
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this recipe because I had never cooked lamb shanks before, but I'm so glad I did. The lamb shanks were amazing! They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lixie Bauer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices in the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Brandy Malia
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Adriana Fopixi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a perfect meal.
Shwokat osman Osman
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.