Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of apple vinegar Braised Lamb Shank with Root Vegetables, a dish designed to warm your heart and satisfy your palate. This recipe features succulent lamb shanks slow-cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection, infused with the tangy richness of apple vinegar and accompanied by hearty root vegetables. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable based on seasonal ingredients you have on hand. Get ready to impress your guests and enjoy a gourmet meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
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- 2 lamb shanks
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 large carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear the shanks until golden brown. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onions and garlic until translucent. Add carrot and parsnip chunks; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze with apple vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the pot.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot, add stock and rosemary, ensuring liquid covers the meat.
- Cover and simmer on low for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with vegetables (400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 120mg