Orange Braised Lamb Shanks

Lamb shanks slow-cooked in a citrus-infused sauce with white wine, vegetables, and aromatic herbs until tender and falling off the bone.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620 kcals 2480 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.1 grams 48.2 grams
Fat 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Protein 55.1 grams 220.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Tomato Purée
sieved roasted tomatoes or concentrated purée
Fruits
2
piece
Orange
juice and finely grated zest
1
piece
Lemon
juice and finely grated zest
Liquids
375
ml
White Wine
half a bottle
250
ml
Lamb Stock
or water
Meat
4
piece
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Thyme
fresh sprigs
2
piece
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
count
Salt
to taste
1
count
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
bunch
Parsley
chopped for garnish
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
diced finely
1
piece
Onion
finely diced
2
stick
Celery
finely diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Sweat the diced vegetables in olive oil in a casserole dish until tender.
  • Add herbs, garlic, tomato, wine, stock, and most of the citrus zest and juice to the dish.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil then lower to a gentle simmer.
  • Brown the lamb shanks in a separate pan with oil while seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the lamb to the casserole dish, cover, and bake until tender.
  • Remove lamb from the dish and skim excess fat from the sauce.
  • Reduce the sauce by boiling if necessary and stir in the reserved citrus juice.
  • Serve lamb garnished with sauce, parsley, and reserved zest.