These apple cider braised lamb shanks are fall off the bone tender with caramelized, crispy bits and sweet apple and onion slices.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT165M
Total time: PT175M
Rating
4.59 stars (36 reviews)
Keywords
apple cider braised lamb, apple cider lamb, braised lamb shanks, lamb shanks, lamb shanks braised without wine
Ingredients
4 American lamb shanks
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons freshly chopped rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 large Granny smith apple (sliced)
2 large shallots or 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
2 cups apple cider
1 cup broth of choice (beef, chicken, vegetable)
Categories
Main Dishes
Cuisine
American
Steps
Season the lamb generously with salt and pepper.
Combine rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, garlic, cinnamon and allspice in a small bowl. Stir together until a well combined paste forms.
Rub the paste liberally all over each lamb shank.
Place olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat.
Place lamb shanks in the pot once hot and brown on all sides.
Add the peppercorns, bay leaf, apple slices and shallots (or onions) to the pot.
Pour the apple cider and broth over top and gently stir.
Bring to a boil then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2.5 hours turning the shanks every 30 minutes or so while cooking. *Alternatively, you can cook in the oven at 325°F for the same time.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 SERVING
Calories: 262 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg
Sodium: 158 mg
Sugar: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Reviews
Brandy on 2022-09-21 (5 stars): I can't even tell you how much my dinner guest enjoyed this meal! This recipe came out perfect. I can't wait to make again!
