LAMB SHANKS BRAISED WITH APRICOTS AND NORTH AFRICAN SPICES

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, one pot, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 lamb shanks from young lamb (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
12 cloves garlic, peeled
4 small onions, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
20 dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the cinnamon stick, nutmeg, clove, ginger, peppercorns, cumin, cardamom, coriander and fennel in a spice grinder and grind until fine and well mixed. Measure out 3 tablespoons and reserve the rest for another use.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large roasting pan over medium-high heat. Season the shanks with the salt, place in the pan and sear on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove and set aside the shanks. Turn the heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, the garlic and onions. Cook until browned, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, raise the heat and deglaze the pan. Stir in the spice mixture and the apricots. Put the shanks back in the pan.
  • Cover with foil and roast until the meat is very soft, turning the shanks frequently and spooning the liquid over them, about 2 1/2 hours. Take out the shanks and degrease the sauce. Stir in the thyme and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the shanks among 4 plates and spoon the sauce over them. Serve with couscous or potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1189, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 91 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 1641 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Cathrine Motshabi
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This is one of my favorite lamb shank recipes. The meat is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a salad. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Jesse Parker
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul kabeer
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This recipe is amazing! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassanraza 1122
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or rice. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weekn


mutebi jonathan
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This is one of my go-to recipes for lamb shanks. The meat is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a salad. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Victor Mubiru
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The lamb shanks were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dustin Randall
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over couscous and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdelkader Elbachir
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredible. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or rice. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight di


Jordan Melgoza
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This is one of my favorite lamb shank recipes. The meat is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a salad. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Siphenathi Makie
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the lamb shanks and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Bully Maguire
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This recipe is amazing! The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Laizu Sultana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb shanks are always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or rice. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weekn


Md Nahid Mirza
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This is one of my favorite lamb shank recipes. The meat is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables or a salad. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Feroz Khokhar
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I love this recipe! The lamb shanks are always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or rice. It's a great meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.


Ralph Gallardo
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb shanks were fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over couscous and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ed Mcnails
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The lamb shanks were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rehemah Namwanga
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing. The lamb shanks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. My family loved it!


Ani Tushi
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This lamb shank dish was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. The apricots added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the spices perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


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