Estonian Lamb Shanks

A warming Estonian dish featuring tender lamb shanks seared and slow-cooked with citrus zests, root vegetables, and sour cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 711.3 kcals 2845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
tbsp
Fruits
2
piece
Lemons
zest only, unwaxed
1
strip
1
piece
Orange
juice only
GrainsCereals
16
g
Plain Flour
for dredging
400
g
Gnocchi
ready-made, cooked according to instructions
Liquids
800
ml
Lamb Stock
can substitute chicken stock
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Juniper Berries
lightly crushed
4
piece
1
bunch
Parsley
small bunch, used for cooking and garnish
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
small, finely chopped
2
piece
Potatoes
large, diced
4
piece
Carrots
cut into 1cm slices on diagonal

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Coat lamb shanks with flour in a large bag.
  • Heat 15ml of oil in a frying pan and sear lamb until browned.
  • Sauté onions in 15ml of oil in a lidded casserole dish until soft.
  • Add berries, zests, bay leaves, and parsley to the onions.
  • Place lamb, potatoes, and carrots into the casserole dish.
  • Deglaze the frying pan with a little stock and add to the casserole.
  • Pour in remaining stock, orange juice, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook in the oven for 60 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lamb, parsley sprigs, and bay leaves from the dish.
  • Stir in the sour cream and fresh chopped parsley leaves.
  • Return the lamb to the sauce and serve with gnocchi.