Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine With Rosemary

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine with Rosemary, a luxurious and flavorful dish perfect for a special occasion or cozy dinner at home

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

30 min

Cook

2-3 hours

Ready In

2.5-3.5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

567

Sugar

Fat

43g

Lamb shanks braised in red wine with rosemary is a luxurious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or cozy dinner at home. This dish originated in Italy and is now popular all over the world. The lamb shanks are braised slowly in a flavorful sauce of red wine, garlic, onion, and fresh rosemary, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture and savory taste. This dish is best served with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Instructions

1.	Preheat an oven to 350F.
2.	Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
3.	Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper on all sides, then add to the pot and cook for 5 minutes per side until browned.
4.	Remove the lamb shanks from the pot and set aside on a plate.
5.	Add the garlic and onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
6.	Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
7.	Add the rosemary to the pot and stir to combine.
8.	Return the lamb shanks to the pot, spooning the sauce over them.
9.	Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven.
10.	Bake for 2-3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bone.
11.	Serve with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread, and garnish with fresh rosemary, if desired.

PROS

This dish is rich, tender, and bursting with flavor.

The lamb shanks are braised slowly in red wine and rosemary, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture and savory taste.

This dish is perfect for a special occasion or cozy dinner at home.

CONS

This dish is time-consuming to prepare and requires a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.

The lamb shanks can be expensive and may not be readily available in all supermarkets.

This dish is high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Red wine contains antioxidants and may have some health benefits when consumed in moderation.
Rosemary has anti-inflammatory properties and may help improve digestion and reduce stress.

	3 tablespoons olive oil
	4 lamb shanks
	1 tablespoon garlic , minced
	1 small onion , chopped
	2 teaspoons fresh rosemary , chopped
	salt , to taste
	pepper , to taste
	1 cup red wine