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Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 2 Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Family Friendly Family Friendly
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Slow-Braised Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

Spring’s here, and nothing says “welcome” better than slow-braised lamb shanks, dripping in a luscious red wine sauce. Inspired by Ozpig UK, we’re keeping it simple but delicious. Whether you’ve got the ‘Series 2’ or the ‘Big Pig’, this recipe proves you don’t need a massive setup for a hearty, flavour-packed meal. Let’s get cooking!

Lamb Shanks with Red Wine Sauce

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Prep Time 1 hr Cook Time 2.5 hrs Rest Time 15 mins Total Time 3 hrs 45 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 160  C Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: £ 20 Calories: Approximately 700 per serving Best Season: Spring
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly

Lamb Shanks:

Braise Foundations:

Slow Braise:

Instructions

  1. Preparation:

    • Trim any silverskin and thick fat deposits from the lamb shanks.
    • Sever any tendons at the narrow end of the shank to improve presentation.
    • Season the lamb shanks generously with salt and pepper and let them come to room temperature.

  2. Searing:

    Preheat your BBQ or stove and sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned. Set aside.

  3. Braise Foundations:

    In a pre-heated Dutch oven, add olive oil and fry onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).

  4. Slow Braise:

    • Add rosemary, bay leaf, thyme, ancho chili, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, red wine, vegetable stock, and beef stock to the Dutch oven.
    • Stir and bring to a simmer.
    • Add the seared lamb shanks, cover with a lid, and braise for 2 hours, turning the shanks halfway through.

  5. Final Cooking:

    • After 2.5 hours, check the tenderness and internal temperature of the lamb shanks. Aim for around 82°C.
    • Remove the shanks, wrap them loosely in foil, and let them rest.

  6. Reduce Sauce:

    • Keep the lid off the Dutch oven and reduce the sauce for about 15 minutes until rich and glossy.
    • Strain the sauce through a sieve into a jug.

  7. Serving:

    Serve the lamb shanks with the rich red wine sauce. Pair with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and charred Mediterranean vegetables.

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Note

  • Holding Option: Hold the lamb shanks in an oven set to low heat if your guests aren't ready yet.
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