GLAZED LAMB SHANKS

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Ideal on a night in for two, these slow-cooked shanks are packed with complex, grown-up flavors. The Guinness and honey nicely balance the lamb, while garlic lends zing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lamb shanks (about 20 ounces each)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon each minced fresh thyme, rosemary and parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1 cup Guinness (dark beer)
1/4 cup honey
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Cut slits into each lamb shank; insert garlic slices. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lamb; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In large skillet, brown shanks in remaining oil on all sides in batches. Place shanks in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., In the same skillet, combine the beer, honey, thyme, bay leaves, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender, adding the potatoes during the last 2 hours of cooking. , Remove lamb and potatoes from slow cooker. Strain sauce and discard bay leaves. If desired, thicken sauce. Serve with lamb and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 822 calories, Fat 39g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

Prince Abid
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I'm going to try this recipe soon.


Nonkosi Ngcephe
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This recipe looks like it's going to be a hit.


Chris T
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I'm sure this recipe is going to be delicious.


Azad Mindwala
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I can't wait to see how this recipe turns out.


rakesh dayal
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.


Allen Boois
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe, but I'll see what I can find.


D Bug
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm up for the challenge.


Sonjit Karmoker
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.


Polygon Cake
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I'm always looking for new lamb recipes, and this one looks like a keeper.


M'kal
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Ivan Vlaisavljević
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lamb shanks turned out tough and dry.


Alfred Glory
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best lamb he's ever had.


Jacob Sisum2012
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The lamb shanks were delicious, but the glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Peer Sain
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Iqra Zeeshan
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These lamb shanks were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it! The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


raja faisal mukhtar
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these shanks were amazing! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the glaze was to die for.


Ali Hyder
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These lamb shanks were easy to make and turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Joshua Shoulders
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and they were all asking for the recipe.


adnan official
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The lamb shanks were delicious! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Dilbar Magsi
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These lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a hit with my family!