Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 14
Delicious Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce recipe for your dinner table
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

150 min

Ready In

170 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lamb shanks ( the butchers here cut the bone through but leave the meat attached )
2 slices bacon
1 ounce butter
1 onion
1 ounce plain flour
1 can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
441
Sugar
9g
Fat
24g
Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce is a classic dish that is enjoyed by many around the world. It is perfect for those who love flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat. The barbecue sauce used in this recipe provides a tangy flavor that complements the richness of lamb meat. When cooked correctly, lamb shanks are tender and juicy, and this recipe delivers just that. The dish is easy to prepare with a few common ingredients and is a great choice to impress guests. It can be served with mashed potatoes or creamy polenta to soak up the delicious barbecue sauce. Anyone who is looking for a hearty and satisfying dinner will love this recipe!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large pan, fry the bacon until crispy and remove from the pan.
3.Brown the lamb shanks on all sides in the bacon grease and remove from the pan.
4.In the same pan, sauté onion until it becomes soft and transparent.
5.Add plain flour to the pan and cook for a minute.
6.Next, pour in the tomato paste, stock, salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, dry mustard and stir to combine.
7.Add the lamb shanks and bacon in the sauce, cover the pan and put in preheated oven for 2.5 hours.
8.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is perfect for special occasion dinners, as it yields restaurant-quality lamb shanks in barbecue sauce.

The cooking process is easy and allows for other preparations while it’s in the oven.

Lamb meat is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin B12.

Barbecue sauce adds a nice tangy flavor to the dish and tomato paste provides a great source of lycopene.

CONS

Lamb shanks can be expensive and sometimes difficult to find in stores.

While lamb meat is highly nutritious, it is also high in calories and saturated fat and should be consumed in moderation.

Depending on the amount of barbecue sauce used, this dish may be higher in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb is a great source of protein, which is necessary for growth and development.
It is rich in iron, which is essential for making hemoglobin that carries oxygen throughout the body.
The zinc content in lamb meat supports a healthy immune system. Furthermore, vitamin B12 and other B vitamins found in lamb help with energy production, brain function, and red blood cell formation. Tomato paste is a good source of lycopene which can have antioxidant properties that may lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer.

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