Description
Luxurious apple vinegar Lamb Shanks are a delightful centerpiece for any special occasion or family gathering. This recipe features tender lamb shanks slow-cooked in a rich apple vinegar gravy that balances savory and sweet flavors. With its fall-off-the-bone texture, this dish not only impresses diners but also creates a warm and inviting atmosphere at your table. The straightforward preparation means you can enjoy more time with loved ones while the savory aroma fills your kitchen. Serve these gourmet lamb shanks alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal that satisfies every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (approx. 1.52 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by chopping them to ensure smooth cooking.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the lamb shanks until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove from the pot.
- Sauté the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the same pot for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional minute before deglazing with apple vinegar and beef stock.
- Return the lamb shanks to the pot along with Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about two hours or until tender.
- Optionally thicken gravy by mixing flour with some cooking liquid before stirring it back into the pot and simmering until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving alongside your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (approximately 190g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg