LAMB SHANK RAGù WITH ANSON MILLS GRITS

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Lamb Shank Ragù with Anson Mills Grits image

Provided by Edward Lee

Categories     Bourbon     Cheese     Lamb     Mushroom     Tomato     Appetizer     Stew     Dinner     Cornmeal     Radicchio     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6 (as a small plate) or 2 or 3 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

For lamb ragù
2 pounds lamb shanks
Rounded 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh oyster mushrooms or white mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped fennel bulb
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
3 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup bourbon
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon mild honey
1/2 cup chopped radicchio
1 scallion, chopped
For grits:
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup whole milk plus additional if necessary
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits (preferably Anson Mills)
1 (1/2-pound) piece Manchego cheese (preferably raw sheep's milk)
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Make ragù:
  • Pat lamb shanks dry and season with kosher salt (rounded 1/2 teaspoon) and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown shanks on all sides, 6 to 7 minutes, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot, then cook onion, garlic, plum tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, celery, mushrooms, and fennel with thyme, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Return lamb shanks to pot with stock, bourbon, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and honey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat from bones, discarding bones, and skim fat from cooking liquid, then return meat to pot. Simmer ragù, uncovered, stirring frequently, 15 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in radicchio and scallion.
  • Make grits while ragù finishes cooking:
  • Bring stock, water, and milk to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add grits in a stream, whisking, then cook over low heat, uncovered, stirring frequently, until grits are tender and thickened to the consistency of loose oatmeal, about 20 minutes.
  • Toward end of cooking, finely grate one fourth of cheese (1 cup) and add to grits along with sour cream, sea salt, and pepper to taste. Stir until cheese has melted. If grits are too thick, stir in some additional milk.
  • Serve ragù over grits and top with shavings of cheese.

Jamil Shah
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This dish is amazing!


Dannik
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This recipe is a keeper!


Tayab Saif
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This dish is delicious!


Evans Makeni
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I love this recipe!


Gemechu Jemal
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This dish was a hit!


Jackie Nakalema
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This recipe is a keeper!


Esther Daniels
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This dish is absolutely delicious!


Samuel k Mulaja
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I love this recipe!


Gentle emmy
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party!


Roy Perry
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This recipe is a keeper!


Rafia Yasir
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks are fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. The grits are the perfect accompaniment and help to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


jackline wanjiku
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I also love the addition of the Anson Mills grits. They add a nice creamy texture and help to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


Jahid Rana
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. The grits were also very good and added a nice creamy texture to the dish.


Bruho
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredible. The grits were also very good and helped to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


yoga Barbies
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The lamb shanks were so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. The grits were also very good and added a nice creamy texture to the dish.


James Dodson
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The lamb shanks are fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. The grits are the perfect accompaniment and help to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Da Turlandi Guloona
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I also love the addition of the Anson Mills grits. They add a nice creamy texture and help to soak up all of the delicious sauce.


Mallory Ramirez
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it is well worth the effort. The lamb shanks take a while to braise, but the slow cooking process allows the flavors to develop and deepen. The grits are also very good and add a nice creamy texture to the dis


Mohammed Ali (MUXI)
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! The lamb shanks were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. The grits were the perfect accompaniment and helped to soak up all of the delicious sauce. I will definitely b


GAFOOR GAFOOR
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This lamb shank ragout with Anson Mills grits is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb shanks are braised in a rich sauce made with red wine, tomatoes, and herbs. The grits are cooked in the same sauce, which gi