Ingredients
- 2 lamb shanks
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups apple vinegar
- 1 cup beef or chicken stock
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent, add garlic, then carrots and parsnips until slightly softened.
- Return lamb to the pot, pour in apple vinegar and stock, add rosemary, and simmer covered.
- Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until lamb is tender.
- Let rest briefly before serving with vegetables drizzled in braising liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lamb shank with vegetables (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, use homemade stock if possible. Substitute other vinegar varieties like pear vinegar for a different taste profile. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
