Name: Lamb Shanks with Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons lard; 1 cup red wine; 2 cups beef broth; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

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Lamb Shanks with Butter

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2 30

Servings Servings

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

4 lamb shanks
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons lard
1 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

Set the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Season and Sear the Lamb Shanks:

Pat the lamb shanks dry with paper towels.
Season all sides generously with salt.
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the lard over medium-high heat.
Sear the lamb shanks on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Remove the shanks and set aside

Deglaze and Add Liquids:

In the same pot pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Let the wine simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add the beef broth.
Return the lamb shanks to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Braise:

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Braise for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Serve:

Remove the lamb shanks from the oven.
Place each shank on a serving plate and spoon some of the braising liquid over the top.
Top each shank with a dollop of the butter, allowing it to melt over the meat.
Serve.