Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Luxurious apple vinegar Lamb Shanks, a delightful dish perfect for any special occasion or a comforting family dinner. This recipe features tender lamb shanks slow-cooked to perfection, enveloped in a savory apple vinegar gravy that enhances the meat’s natural essence. With a harmonious blend of herbs and spices, this dish promises to impress your guests and satisfy your culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lamb shanks (approx. 1.52 lbs total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups dry apple vinegar
- 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear lamb shanks until browned on all sides, then set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato paste, then add apple vinegar and beef stock along with Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Return lamb shanks to the pot and add rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and slow-cook on low heat for about 2–3 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Optional: For thicker gravy, mix flour with water and stir into the gravy during the final cooking stages.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Choose high-quality lamb shanks for optimal flavor. Ensure proper browning of the meat for enhanced depth in flavor. Use fresh herbs whenever possible for maximum aroma.