Luxurious Apple Vinegar Lamb Shanks
Indulge in the rich and savory experience of our Luxurious Apple Vinegar Lamb Shanks Recipe. This dish features tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection in a delightful apple vinegar sauce, offering a beautiful balance of tangy and hearty flavors. Ideal for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With its fall-off-the-bone tenderness and gourmet presentation, each bite promises to be a memorable culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- 1. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In a heavy-duty pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the shanks until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- 2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato paste until well combined.
- 3. Pour in apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the pot's bottom. Add stock, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme; return lamb shanks to the pot.
- 4. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on low for about 2 hours or until tender.
- 5. Serve with sauce spooned over the lamb shanks for an elegant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg