Pomegranate-Merlot Braised Lamb Shanks
photo by Wendy H.
- Ready In:
- 5hrs
- Ingredients:
- 21
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 4 1⁄2 lbs lamb shanks
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup merlot
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
- 1⁄3 cup pomegranate seeds
- cooked couscous, per package instructions
directions
- Season lamb with Salt and pepper. In large fry pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 Tbs oil. Working in 2 batches, brown lamb on all sides, 7-8 minutes per batch. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Warm 1 Tbs oil in pan. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7-8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste, thyme, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add wine and pomegranate juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add honey, broth, salt, and pepper. Pour into slow cooker.
- Cover; cook on high for 3 hours. Add carrots; cook until lamb is tender, about 1 hour more. Transfer lamb and carrots to large platter. Pour sauce into saucepan; skill off excess fat.
- Set sauce over high heat; boil until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Pour sauce over lamb. Sprinkle with parsley and pomegranate seeds. Serve with couscous.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
Have any thoughts about this recipe?
Share it with the community!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Wendy H.
United States