Luxurious Apple Vinegar Lamb Shanks
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of this Luxurious Apple Vinegar Lamb Shanks Recipe, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. These tender lamb shanks are slow-cooked to perfection, bathing in a rich apple vinegar sauce that enhances the natural taste of the meat. Each bite melts in your mouth, making it an unforgettable dish that will leave everyone raving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 or lamb stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 3 sprigs thyme
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: dice onions, chop carrots and celery, mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- Sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes each), then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, then add apple vinegar and broth along with bay leaves and herbs. Bring to a simmer.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in liquid. Cover with a lid.
- Cook using your preferred method: bake at 325°F for 2-3 hours, slow cook on low for 6-8 hours, or pressure cook for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg