Slow cooked lamb shanks

It’s finally time to turn up the oven or turn on the slow cooker and enjoy warm and hearty dinners.

Nothing says fall-off-the-bone delicious than lamb shanks that have been bubbling away for hours in a rich, dark sauce.

Whether you want to use a set-and-forget slow cooker or take the time to do it slowly in the oven, this meal is easy to put together and simply divine once bedded on mashed potato, with a side of red wine.

Preparing lamb shanks

Lamb shanks are a moderately-priced cut of meat that really only need time to ensure they are cooked properly.

Sydney-based home delivery meat supplier, Butcherman, says, “Lamb is an extremely tender meat and the shank is one of the most delicious cuts, however, many people don’t know how to cook lamb shanks. Often people believe that the shank is a tough cut of meat and therefore avoid buying it. The truth is lamb shanks are an extremely soft and tasty meat when cooked properly, and are certainly worth learning to prepare!”

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Slow cooked lamb shanks

Inspired by Desire Empire

Serves 2

This recipe has been adapted from Carolyn’s hearty lamb shanks recipe, posted on her blog Desire Empire. There’s an option for you to slow cook this in the oven or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb shanks
• 1 brown onion, sliced
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups of beef stock
• 1/2 cup of red wine
• 1 heaped dessert spoon of brown sugar
• 2 cloves of crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Rosemary for garnish

Directions:

1. Trim excess fat off the lamb shanks. Heat up a frying pan with olive oil and brown off the shanks.
2. Layer the sliced onion on the bottom of the slow cooker or a heavy baking dish (that has a lid) and place the browned shanks on top.
3. In a large jug or bowl, mix together all of the other ingredients until well combined. Pour over the shanks.
4. If using a slow cooker, turn it on and leave to cook for six to eight hours.
5. If you are using an oven, pop the lid on the dish and cook for one hour at 180 degrees C. Then remove the lid and cook for another hour.
6. Serve the tender shanks and sauce with mashed potato, rice, lentils or cous cous.

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