Lamb Shanks In Honeyed Prune Sauce Recipes

LAMB SHANKS AND PRUNES

Steps:

• In a plastic or paper bag, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne and shake to mix. Add a few pieces of lamb at a time and toss to coat with the flour mixture until all the lamb is coated. If any of the flour mixture remains, set aside.
• Place a large heavy casserole, preferably cast-iron, over medium heat. Let it remain until hot. Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil and add only as much lamb as will fit without crowding. Brown the lamb on all sides, in batches, over medium heat, adding more oil as necessary. Remove the lamb to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan, saute the onions and celery until the onions are golden brown. Add any remaining flour mixture, and the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
• Return the lamb to the casserole. Add thyme, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for one hour or until the meat is tender. Add the potatoes and prunes and cook 30 minutes longer, until the potatoes are tender.
• Using a slotted spoon, remove lamb and vegetables to a serving platter. Increase the heat to high and cook the remaining liquid until it reduces to a thick gravy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Drizzle the gravy over the lamb and prunes, then serve.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PRUNES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large wide ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb in single layer; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onion and carrot and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add prunes, garlic, and cardamom and stir 2 minutes. Add both broths and bring to boil. Return lamb to pot, cover, and transfer to oven.
• Braise lamb until tender, about 1 3/4 hours. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet. Tilt pan and spoon off fat. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return lamb to pot, turning to coat. DO AHEAD: Lamb can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, cover, and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing. Place lamb shanks on plates. Spoon sauce over.

BRAISED LAMB SHANKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
• Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.

LAMB SHANKS WITH TOMATO,CHILI & HONEY

Steps:

• Put the lamb shanks into large plastic container or bowl, add capsicum, garlic and onion and pour the red wine over the top. Cover and leave to marinate for a few hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
• Put the cumin seeds in a pre-heated frying pan over a medium heat. Stir while they toast for 3 minutes or so - they will start to smell aromatic and jump in the pan when ready. (Don't burn them.) Tip them into a mortar, then dry roast the coriander seeds in the same way and add them to the mortar. Grind the spices to a powder with the pestle.
• Lift the lamb shanks out of the marinade and set aside. Strain the marinade through a sieve or colander, reserving the liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish and when hot, brown the shanks, in batches if necessary. Transfer to a plate. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
• Add the vegetables (reserved from the marinade) to the casserole dish, along with the chili and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion has softened a little. Meanwhile, mix the tin of chopped tomatoes and honey into the reserved marinade liquid.
• Scatter the ground spices and flour over the vegetables in the casserole dish and stir. Pour in the marinade mixture and stir everything together. Add the lamb shanks and bring the liquid to the boil.
• Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for 2 hours minimum. Gently turn the shanks over after 1 hour. If you have time, turn the oven down to say 140C and cook for a further 2 or 3 hours. (Alternatively, you could transfer it all to a slow cooker at this point instead of using the oven, and cook for 7 hours or more).
• When ready, transfer the shanks to a large, deep serving dish and keep warm. Put the casserole dish over direct heat on the stove top and bring to the boil. Bubble for 10 minutes to reduce sauce. Pour the sauce over the shanks and serve, garnished with coriander if you like.

GLAZED LAMB SHANKS

Steps:

• Cut slits into each lamb shank; insert garlic slices. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lamb; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In large skillet, brown shanks in remaining oil on all sides in batches. Place shanks in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., In the same skillet, combine the beer, honey, thyme, bay leaves, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat and potatoes are tender, adding the potatoes during the last 2 hours of cooking. , Remove lamb and potatoes from slow cooker. Strain sauce and discard bay leaves. If desired, thicken sauce. Serve with lamb and potatoes.

SPICED LAMB SHANKS WITH ORANGE AND HONEY

Steps:

• Cook the lamb shanks: Season shanks generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large pot and add cumin seed, fennel seed, coriander seed, onion, cloves, thyme and bay leaf. Pour in enough water to cover shanks, place pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Put on the lid, reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until meat is very tender when probed with the tip of a paring knife.
• Remove shanks from pot and place on a baking sheet to cool. Strain the broth into a bowl, and skim off any rising fat. Measure 4 1/2 cups broth and set aside. When shanks are cool enough to handle, gently remove the bone from each with your hands, leaving the meat in one or two large pieces.
• Make the sauce: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and slightly browned. Add garlic, saffron, cayenne, tomato paste and honey and stir to incorporate.
• Add orange zest, orange juice, broth and wine to the pot, and bring to a boil. Turn heat to a brisk simmer and return the meat to the pot. Simmer for 20 minutes, until broth has reduced by an inch or so. Taste broth and adjust seasoning. Add arrowroot mixture and cook for a minute or two, until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, cook the vegetables: In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat. Fill the pot with 1 inch of water. Add carrots and turnips, salt lightly, cover and turn heat to high. Cook for 10 minutes, or until probed with the tip of a paring knife.
• To serve, transfer meat and sauce to a large, deep platter or serving dish. With a slotted spoon arrange vegetables around the meat. Sprinkle with parsley, mint, dill and basil.