BRAISED LAMB WITH RED WINE AND PRUNES
Though far less glorified than rib chops or legs, lamb shoulder is explosively delicious and juicy - also, cheap. Like the shoulders of pigs and cows, it is a hardworking muscle rippled with intramuscular fat, which makes it ideal for stewing or braising. But the shoulder's not that hardworking, which keeps it tender enough to be subjected to the shorter blasts of heat typically reserved for more elegant cuts. Here, it's braised in a flavorful mixture of prunes, red wine and spices until tender.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut lamb into 2-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and brown in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove.
- Add onion, garlic, prunes, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant. Add wine, stock or water and browned lamb. When the liquid boils, lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Garnish: Parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 537, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams
LAMB TAGINE WITH PRUNES
Flat breads, such as lavash or pita bread, are traditionally used to eat this highly spiced Moroccan stew. Ras el hanout is a complex Moroccan spice blend that often can have up to 50 ingredients. It is available online or in Middle-Eastern markets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coat lamb with grated onion, ras el hanout, and salt and pepper. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan. Add meat, and brown lightly on all sides. Add saffron, 3 cups water, and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
- Let cool slightly, and remove shanks. Pull meat from bones, keeping pieces as large as possible; discard fat, gristle, and bones. Season with salt and pepper. Skim fat from liquid, or refrigerate overnight, and remove fat. Refrigerate meat.
- In a medium saute pan, heat 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon oil. Add sliced onions, and sprinkle with sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, tossing or stirring only when brown. Turn heat to low, and cook until onions are very soft and brown, about 20 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cooking liquid from the lamb, and bring to a boil. Add meat, chickpeas, and pumpkin or squash, and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove lid, stir in prunes, and simmer until thick, about 15 to 20 more minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately with harissa sauce and lavash or pita bread.
BRAISED LAMB SHANKS WITH PRUNES
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in large wide ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb in single layer; cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onion and carrot and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add prunes, garlic, and cardamom and stir 2 minutes. Add both broths and bring to boil. Return lamb to pot, cover, and transfer to oven.
- Braise lamb until tender, about 1 3/4 hours. Transfer lamb to rimmed baking sheet. Tilt pan and spoon off fat. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return lamb to pot, turning to coat. DO AHEAD: Lamb can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, cover, and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before continuing. Place lamb shanks on plates. Spoon sauce over.
LAMB SHANKS AND PRUNES
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a plastic or paper bag, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne and shake to mix. Add a few pieces of lamb at a time and toss to coat with the flour mixture until all the lamb is coated. If any of the flour mixture remains, set aside.
- Place a large heavy casserole, preferably cast-iron, over medium heat. Let it remain until hot. Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil and add only as much lamb as will fit without crowding. Brown the lamb on all sides, in batches, over medium heat, adding more oil as necessary. Remove the lamb to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, saute the onions and celery until the onions are golden brown. Add any remaining flour mixture, and the garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
- Return the lamb to the casserole. Add thyme, bay leaf and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for one hour or until the meat is tender. Add the potatoes and prunes and cook 30 minutes longer, until the potatoes are tender.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove lamb and vegetables to a serving platter. Increase the heat to high and cook the remaining liquid until it reduces to a thick gravy, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. Drizzle the gravy over the lamb and prunes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 843, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 906 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LAMB SHANKS IN RED WINE WITH PRUNES
Earthy. Plummy. Balanced with acidity.These were my descriptions of the South African cabernet sauvignon wines we tasted. They reminded me of just how good cabernet can be when the winemaker does not aim for a skyscraper when 10 stories will do. I wanted to enjoy the wines with lamb, and hearty shanks braised with fruit and spice did the trick. The acid balance in many of the wines gracefully tamed the richness of the sauce. You should figure one shank a person, so try to buy smallish ones, about a pound each. And serve the dish with couscous.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place prunes in a bowl, add wine and set aside. Heat oil in a 6-quart casserole or sauté pan. Add lamb and brown on all sides over medium heat. Remove. Stir in onion and garlic. Sauté on low until soft. Stir in bell pepper, cumin and paprika. Sauté a few minutes. Return lamb to pan, season with salt and pepper. Add thyme, prunes and wine. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
- Turn shanks in pan and baste. Add zest and cayenne. Cover and cook on low about 45 minutes more, until lamb is tender when pierced with a fork. Check seasoning. Serve with couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1015, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 73 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1495 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
LAMB SHANKS IN HONEYED PRUNE SAUCE
A delicious meal for two, worth saving for a special occasion. The long cooking time allows you to set the scene ie.light the candles and open the bottle of Rioja. The sauce is quite rich and needs only a simple accompaniment such as couscous or plain mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.
Provided by Yorkshire Pud
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 2h50m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large dish combine 2 tbs olive oil,onion,garlic,spices,lemon juice and zest.
- Add lamb shanks.Coat with marinade and cover.Leave 2-3 hours in fridge(longer if time permits)stirring occasionally and turning the lamb.
- Heat 1 tbs olive oil in large frying pan.Lift lamb shanks out of marinade and into frying pan.Brown lamb well on all sides.
- Remove lamb from pan and place in a large casserole dish.
- Add marinade ingredients to pan with 100mls/4 fluid ozs water and heat gently for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat.Add honey and prunes. Stir gently to incorporate,without breaking up the prunes.
- Pour this heated mixture over the lamb shanks.Cover with lid or foil.
- Cook in preheated oven 160 deg C,325 deg F,gas mark 3 for 2 1/2 hours.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce,blend cornflour with a little cold water in a cup.Remove casserole from oven after two hours,stir a little of the sauce into the cornflour and water,mix well then stir back into the sauce in the casserole. Return casserole to oven for remaining half hour.
- Serve garnished with toasted almonds and/or chopped coriander.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1064, Fat 54.8, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 242.1, Sodium 183.8, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 46.5, Protein 74.2
SLOW-COOKED LAMB WITH PRUNES AND DRIED APRICOTS
This hearty dish features Middle Eastern flavors, including sumac, which has a tangy taste.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 250 degrees. In 7-quart flameproof casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over lamb shanks. Working in batches if necessary to keep them from touching during the initial searing, add shanks to pan (they should sizzle the moment they hit the pan). Cook lamb shanks until well browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes each side. Set browned lamb aside in a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the sumac, and stir to combine; set the mixture aside.
- Add onion to the casserole, and cook over medium heat until softened and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Add reserved stock mixture, apricot nectar, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, parsley, cilantro, tarragon, mint, and paprika; stir to combine.
- Return the reserved browned lamb shanks to the casserole. Place over medium-high heat, and bring the liquid in the casserole to a boil. Cover the pan, and transfer the casserole to the oven. Cook the mixture until the meat is tender, about 2 hours. Check the casserole in the oven occasionally to ensure a gentle simmer of the sauce, adjusting the heat of the oven or the height of the oven rack as necessary. The actual cooking time will vary depending on the size of the lamb shanks you started with. The meat should be very tender but should not fall off the bone, yet. Add the dried apricots, prunes, and chopped red bell pepper to the casserole, and continue to cook in the oven until the fruit has softened, about 1/2 hour more.
- Remove the cooked lamb shanks, apricots, prunes, and bell pepper from the casserole, and place them in the bowl with the lamb. Cover them with aluminum foil to keep warm, and set aside.
- Place the casserole over medium heat, and simmer until the liquid is thickened and reduced, about 15 minutes. Return the reserved lamb shanks, apricots, prunes, and bell pepper to the casserole just long enough to heat them through again, and stir them lightly to coat them with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve lamb shanks and sauce with couscous with mint and lemon.
LAMB TAGINE WITH PRUNES AND CINNAMON
Steps:
- Toss together lamb, onion, 3 tablespoons oil, spices (except saffron), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot.
- Lightly toast saffron in a dry small skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat until just fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Crumble into wine and let stand 1 minute. Add wine to pot, then add enough water to just cover lamb. Gently simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir in prunes and honey and simmer until meat is tender and sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt.
- Toast sesame seeds in dry small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry almonds until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve tagine sprinkled with sesame seeds and almonds.
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