Shanks are the front legs of the lamb, and
the flavor is mouthwatering. This dish makes a down-home meal with an upscale
taste. Try it and you will not be disappointed.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 lamb shanks
- 20g butter
- 2 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup red wine
- 275g jar whole berry cranberry
sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs
- mashed potato, to serve
- steamed green beans, to serve
Method
- Preheat oven to
200°C. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based, flameproof dish over high heat.
Cook shanks, in two batches, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until
brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
- Melt butter in dish
until sizzling. Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and
slowly add stock, wine and cranberry sauce. Season with salt and pepper,
return to heat and bring to the boil. Add lamb and rosemary.
- Cover dish, transfer
to oven and bake for 1 hour. Remove lid and bake for a further 30 minutes
or until shanks are tender. Serve with potato and beans.
(Source: taste.com.au)