MEDITERRANEAN LAMB SHANKS

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Categories     Lamb

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lamb shanks
1 large eggplant
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions chopped
4 cloves large garlic
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
28 ounces can diced unsalted tomatoes
1 teaspoon sea salt
12 pitted prunes
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 F
  • If you want a leaner meal then trim off excess fat from shanks.
  • Peel the eggplant and cut into 1 inch cubes by slicing it lengthwise first then cutting cubes.
  • Place eggplant in a strainer and coat with coarse salt. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes then rinse thorougly. This takes the bitterness out of eggplant.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven on stove with medium-high heat.
  • Brown lamb shanks on all sides. This takes 5-8 minutes per shank. When I do this I can only do 2 at a time.
  • Place shanks on a plate when browned.
  • Lower heat to medium on the dutch oven and more oil if needed.
  • Saute onions for 2-3 minutes until they begin to brown.
  • Add garlic and eggplant and saute until eggplant softens and becomes opaque. This takes 6-8 minutes.
  • Add paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and cayenne. Mix well.
  • Return shanks to dutch oven and nestle them in the vegetable mixture.
  • Add can of tomatoes including the juice and mix them in.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • You want the shanks fully covered with liquid so add water if necessary. You could use tomatoe juice instead of water if you want.
  • Bring to boil on stove top over high heat.
  • Turn off burner, cover dutch oven and place in oven.
  • Cook for 1 hour then take out and tuck prunes in among the shanks.
  • Put back in oven and cook for another hour. you can cook longer if you want just keep an eye to make sure liquid is ok. I don't usually cover for the second hour but you could.
  • If you use optional lemon juice mix it in when you add prunes or at end when you take lamb out of oven.

Taiwo Akinyemi
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+1 for this lamb shank recipe. The meat was so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Lady Bug
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This lamb shank recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Kaisar Sar
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The lamb shanks were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sadhin Mia
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This lamb shank recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The meat was incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect meal.


Leeanne Baillie
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This is the best lamb shank recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Peter Maima
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I was looking for a new lamb shank recipe and I'm so glad I found this one. The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Akash Rubel
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This lamb shank recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Hopceen Mokiwa
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I've made this lamb shank recipe several times and it's always a hit. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.


Connie Huerter
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This recipe is a must-try for any lamb lover. The lamb shanks were cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Ibraheem Ahsan
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb shanks were incredibly tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriela Stopka
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This lamb shank recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my guests.


Nazelene Amin
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5 stars for this lamb shank recipe! The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mandisa Mbhadu
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This lamb shank recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Maria V. Altiery
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lamb shanks were amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Abebe Getu
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This is one of the best lamb shank recipes I've ever tried. The meat was incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jutt log
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb shanks turned out perfectly. The cooking time was spot on and the meat was so tender. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of flavors.


Jahrion Traynham
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This lamb shank recipe was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.