Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
6 unit

Lamb Shanks

frenched

0.25 cup

Flour

seasoned with salt and pepper

2 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 unit

Red Onion

chopped

1 unit

Red Pepper

seeded and chopped

2 cloves

Garlic

crushed

0.5 cup

Chicken Stock

1 cup

Red Wine

0.5 cup

Cranberry Sauce

0.5 cup

Dried Cranberries

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

3 stems

Rosemary

3 oz

Baby Spinach

leaves

1 unit

Mashed Potatoes

to serve

1 unit

Toasted Sliced Almonds

to serve

Step 1
~14 min

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2
~14 min

Dust lamb shanks lightly with seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

Step 3
~14 min

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven on high heat.

Step 4
~14 min

Cook shanks for 4-5 mins, turning, until browned on all sides.

Step 5
~14 min

Remove shanks from the pan and set aside.

Step 6
~14 min

Sauté chopped red onion in the same pan for 2-3 mins until tender.

Step 7
~14 min

Add chopped red pepper and crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Step 8
~14 min

Return the browned lamb shanks to the pan.

Step 9
~14 min

Add chicken stock, red wine, cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, Dijon mustard, and rosemary to the pan.

Step 10
~14 min

Cover the Dutch oven.

Step 11
~14 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours, turning the shanks every 30 minutes, until the meat is very tender.

Step 12
~14 min

Stir in baby spinach leaves during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 13
~14 min

Serve the lamb shanks on mashed potatoes, sprinkled with toasted sliced almonds.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a deeper flavor, marinate the lamb shanks in the red wine overnight.

If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Lamb shanks can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted root vegetables
Green beans almondine

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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