Braised Lamb Shanks

Main Dishes | Turkish cuisine

⏳ Time

2 hours 45 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Braised Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

Olive Oil - 6 tablespoons
Onion - 2 pieces
Rack of Lamb - 6 pieces
Carrot - 2 pieces
Leek - 1 piece
Celery stalk - 4 pieces
Garlic - 4 cloves
Rosemary - 4 sprigs
Thyme - ½ bunch
Dry White Wine - 12 fl oz
Passata Tomato Sauce - 2 tablespoons
Chicken Broth - 2 qt
Ocean salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 320°F.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a very large skillet (preferably cast iron, but a regular non-stick skillet will work too). Season the meat with salt and pepper, and sear until a dark golden crust forms on both sides. Continue to turn and cook until the shanks are well browned. This step is crucial for the flavor and appearance of the dish. The total browning time should be about 20 minutes. Transfer the meat to a large deep pot.

Step 3

In the oil used for frying the meat, add the vegetables, onion, rosemary sprigs, and thyme, and sauté over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture darkens slightly. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, the tomato paste, mix well, and cook for another 3 minutes. Pour in the wine, wait until it reduces by half, then add the broth and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Gently pour the meat in the pot with the soup and vegetable mixture. Cover with parchment paper and place in the oven for 2 to 2¼ hours. When the meat is ready, it will begin to pull away from the bones.

Step 5

Remove the herb sprigs, check for seasoning, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve the shanks in warm deep plates, garnished with fresh rosemary or parsley.