Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs

Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
This is similar to the classic veal osso buco. Capocollo or pancetta (available at Italian delis) adds a nice smokiness. Serve this over noodles, mashed potatoes, or polenta. Market tip: Small lamb shanks won't do — they're mainly bone — so get the largest, meatiest ones you can find (about 1 to 1 1/4 pounds each).
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Italian Soup/Stew Herb Lamb Tomato Braise Sauté Ham Celery Carrot White Wine Winter Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Carbohydrate 21 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 383 mg(128%)
  • Fat 93 g(144%)
  • Fiber 6 g(24%)
  • Protein 112 g(223%)
  • Saturated Fat 40 g(199%)
  • Sodium 1890 mg(79%)
  • Calories 1469

Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl; rub all over lamb. Let stand 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until brown, turning with tongs, about 12 minutes; transfer to plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add capocollo and stir 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in garlic; cook 1 minute. Mix in lemon peel strips, bay leaves, and thyme. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add tomatoes and broth. Return lamb to pot. Bring to boil; cover and transfer pot to oven. Cook lamb until just tender, turning occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven. Tilt pot and spoon off fat that rises to top of sauce. Place pot over medium heat and boil uncovered until sauce reduces enough to coat spoon and lamb is very tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard lemon peel and bay leaves. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 30 minutes, chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.) Mix parsley, grated lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl for gremolata. Transfer lamb to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with gremolata and serve.

Preparation Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl; rub all over lamb. Let stand 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until brown, turning with tongs, about 12 minutes; transfer to plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add capocollo and stir 1 minute. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Mix in garlic; cook 1 minute. Mix in lemon peel strips, bay leaves, and thyme. Add wine and bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Add tomatoes and broth. Return lamb to pot. Bring to boil; cover and transfer pot to oven. Cook lamb until just tender, turning occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove pot from oven. Tilt pot and spoon off fat that rises to top of sauce. Place pot over medium heat and boil uncovered until sauce reduces enough to coat spoon and lamb is very tender, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard lemon peel and bay leaves. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 30 minutes, chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.) Mix parsley, grated lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl for gremolata. Transfer lamb to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with gremolata and serve.