CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED LAMB SHANKS
You don't often see lamb cooked with these spices, but they really work together wonderfully. The final plate ended up being a sort of North African/Central American fusion thing, with the fragrantly spiced meat and peppers resting on a simple bed of couscous.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Shanks
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place lamb shanks in the Dutch oven, cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer shanks to a plate. Drain off remaining oil and fat so only 1 tablespoon remains in the Dutch oven.
- Stir onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt into the Dutch oven; decrease heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, chipotle chile powder, ancho chile powder, and ground cinnamon; stir to combine.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth over onion mixture. Increase heat to high; when liquid boils, place lamb shanks in Dutch oven. Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 90 minutes.
- Remove Dutch oven and stir in jalapeno pepper, red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chicken stock; bring to a boil on the stovetop. Return pan to the oven and cook, uncovered, until lamb shanks are fork tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer lamb to plate.
- Place Dutch oven on the stovetop over high heat; bring liquid to a boil and cook, skimming off any foam, until liquid is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over lamb shanks and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 81.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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Alam Sher
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
AMAREILYZ PIZARRO
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making this again.
carolann kraft
[email protected]I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and juicy. I also love the sauce. It's so rich and flavorful.
Dalillah Straight
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up making a few mistakes and the lamb shanks didn't turn out as well as I had hoped.
Rukije Bushi
[email protected]The lamb shanks were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I might try braising them for a bit longer next time.
lolo bina
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb shanks and I was really impressed. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaista Parveen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amish Ehsan
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
khan topeq kha
[email protected]The lamb shanks were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Nqobile Nkosi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Shadab Raza
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The lamb shanks were overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Saif Ahmed
[email protected]The lamb shanks were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I might try cooking them for a bit longer next time.
Toby Wood
[email protected]This was my first time making lamb shanks and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Anser Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Kareem Sutherland
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Okori Mark
[email protected]Chef John's braised lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly flavorful. The sauce was rich and savory, and the meat was perfectly cooked. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.