Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Braised Lamb Shanks in apple vinegar and Herb Sauce, a dish that’s perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners. This recipe features succulent lamb shanks simmered to perfection in a tangy apple vinegar and fragrant herb sauce. The slow-cooking technique ensures the meat is incredibly tender and infused with rich flavors, making it a memorable main course. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (about 1.5 lbs / 700g total)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups dry apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef or lamb stock
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring liquids.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove shanks from the pot and set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Deglaze pot with apple vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot along with beef stock, crushed tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg