Apple Vinegar Lamb Shanks with Garlic & Onions
Indulge in the delightful flavors of apple vinegar Lamb Shanks with Garlic & Onions, a dish that promises to impress at any gathering. This recipe features tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection in a rich apple vinegar reduction, infused with aromatic garlic and sweet onions. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth experience that bursts with complex flavors. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive occasions, this elegant yet easy-to-prepare dish pairs wonderfully with a variety of sides, from creamy mashed potatoes to fresh salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 2 cups beef stock
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks on all sides for about 5 minutes each, then remove them and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté sliced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for an additional minute. Pour in apple vinegar, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Add beef stock along with thyme and rosemary.
- Return the browned lamb shanks to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and braise for about 2 hours or until fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest briefly before serving warm with generous spoonfuls of sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg