Beer-Braised Lamb Shanks
Throw in a ham bone or shank, leftover turkey bones, some chicken feet — use whatever.
Recipe Summary Beer-Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb, a classic springtime meat, stars in this comforting dish that's perfect for the chilly, dreary days between winter and spring. Garnish with sliced green onions. Breaking up the cooking time yields a superior texture and flavor but you can also cook the lamb all at once, simmering until fork-tender for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.Ingredients | Beef Shank With Bone Marrow Recipe2 lamb shanks1 teaspoon salt, divided, or to tastefreshly ground black pepper to taste1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, chopped2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces1 large stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces3 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons tomato paste1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer2 sprigs rosemary1 pinch cayenne pepperDirectionsSeason lamb shanks with salt and pepper.Heat olive oil in a deep-sided pan or pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook, turning as needed, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and reduce heat to medium.Place chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic in the pan. Season with a large pinch of salt. Cook and stir until vegetable juices start to come out, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat, about 1 minute. Pour in beer and stir in rosemary. Raise heat to high and bring sauce mixture to a simmer.Toss lamb shanks in with the sauce mixture. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until lamb is nearly fork-tender, flipping lamb after 1 hour, about 2 hours. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.Skim the fat off the top of the sauce, if desired. Cover and bring lamb to a simmer over low heat. Flip and continue simmering until meat is fork-tender and nearly falling off the bone, about 45 minutes. Place lamb shanks in a bowl to keep warm.Bring sauce to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced by half but not too thick, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Plate the lamb shanks and spoon sauce on top.Chef's Notes:Ask your butcher for the smaller fore shanks if possible.Choose any pot just large enough to fit your 2 lamb shanks snugly.Use any kind of beer that is not too hoppy.Info | Beef Shank With Bone Marrow Recipeprep:
15 mins
cook:
3 hrs 10 mins
additional:
8 hrs 30 mins
total:
11 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 lamb shanks
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