
Difficulty: Beginner
Lamb
Cabernet Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs, 30 min
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat recteq to 450°F, allowing the Dutch Oven to preheat inside the grill as well.
- Step 2: Lightly rub the lamb shanks with olive oil and season with Ben's Heffer Dust. Add the shanks to the grill and allow to roast for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, add some olive oil to the Dutch oven along with the onions, carrots, and celery. Allow the vegetables to caramelize slightly. (Approximately 25 minutes)
- Step 4: When the vegetables have a good caramelized color, add the tomatoes, herbs, wine, and stock. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer.
- Step 5: When the lamb shanks have a robust color, add them to the simmering Dutch oven, cover, and reduce the temperature of the recteq to 325°F.
- Step 6: Allow the shanks to simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is probe tender.
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Chef Pairings
This recipe pairs very well with your favorite mashed potatoes or herbed potato gratin. Add a fresh green salad for a side as well!