Lamb shanks in red wine recipe

Lamb Shanks in Red Wine recipe

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This delicious recipe for Lamb Shanks in Red Wine is a classic dish that is sure to impress. The tender lamb shanks are slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful red wine sauce, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth meat that is full of depth and complexity. The combination of the robust red wine with aromatic herbs and spices creates a truly indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home.

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Lamb shanks in red wine recipe details

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Ingredients

4	lamb shanks
500 ml	red wine
120 ml	fresh lemon juice
120 ml	fresh orange juice
½ tsp	thyme
½ tsp	oregano
4	bay leaves
1 l	water
	salt and pepper, to taste
70 ml	olive oil, 2 tbsp kept seperate
4 clove(s)	garlic, minced
3	plum tomatoes, chopped
120 ml	sherry

Instructions

Prepare the marinade a day before cooking the meal: combine the wine, lemon juice, oregano, orange juice, thyme, bay leaves, water, salt, pepper, and 60ml olive oil together in a glass baking dish.

Place the lamb shanks in the marinade, cover, and let sit for 24 hours.

Remove the shanks from marinade. Strain marinade and save the bay leaves.

Heat the two tablespoon olive oil over low heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside.

Add lamb shanks to pan and brown on all sides over medium heat.

Add the onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, sherry, strained marinade, and remaining seasoning. Bring to a boil.

Transfer shanks and sauce to a baking pan. Preheat oven to 150°C.

Bake uncovered oven for 3 hours or until meat is very tender.

Serve lamb shanks with sauce.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 day 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a