LAMB BRAISED WITH QUINCE (KIDONATO)

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This easy and tasty lamb and fruit dish originated in ancient Greece.

Provided by Alexandra S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into serving-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 quinces - washed, cored, and quartered

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil until smoking over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and sear until well browned on all sides, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in butter and onions, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent.
  • Pour in water, then season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and sugar. Add seared lamb pieces, and quartered quince. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer the kidonato over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender, adding additional water if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 120.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Nedim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the quince adds a perfect touch of sweetness. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Ch Danish
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was perfectly cooked and the quince added a wonderful sweetness and tartness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Crystal Bly
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This was my first time cooking with quince and I was really impressed! The quince added a really unique flavor to the lamb. I'll definitely be using quince in more recipes in the future.


Tommy Green
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the quince adds a wonderful flavor. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Nusrat Nusrat Akthr
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the quince added a perfect touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chad Ray
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook lamb.


Anjila Magr
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This was my first time cooking lamb and I was really happy with the results! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Swaleh Ibrahim
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the quince adds a perfect touch of sweetness. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Rochelle Vinson
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was perfectly cooked and the quince added a wonderful sweetness and tartness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Hunter Retallack
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This was my first time cooking with quince and I was really impressed! The quince added a really unique flavor to the lamb. I'll definitely be using quince in more recipes in the future.


Bizu Gedlu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the quince adds a wonderful flavor. I usually serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


vehicle world
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the quince added a perfect touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Colin Emslie
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to cook lamb.


Olagunju Mathew
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This was my first time cooking lamb and I was really happy with the results! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sereen Sozo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the quince adds a wonderful flavor. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Aaron Page
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This dish was amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the quince added a perfect touch of sweetness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


David bow
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I'm so glad I did! The lamb was cooked perfectly and the quince added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Soma SNS
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This lamb and quince dish was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the quince added a wonderful sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.