Lamb Shanks

Lamb shanks must be slowly cooked to become tender and the crock pot is a perfect way to accomplish that.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Thanks to the pressure cooker, these lamb shanks taste like they've been braising all day when they've only been going for a half hour.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

Meaty lamb shanks are slowly braised in a rich mushroom-wine sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Barley doesn't come up in too many recipes these days, and that's a shame. The hearty grain works beautifully in savory dishes like this braised lamb, which...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with white vinegar, dried guajillo chilies, dried ancho chilies, dried pasilla chilies, cumin, dried oregano, dried thyme, whole cloves, bay leaves, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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Made with chicken bouillon, tomato sauce, kosher salt, lamb shanks, white onion, white mushrooms, eggplants, garlic, paprika, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground ginger, cumin, lamb shanks, salt, black pepper, olive oil, veal stock or chicken broth, onions, turmeric, ground coriander

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 2 hours

Made with peanut oil, onion, carrot, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, plain yogurt, egg yolks, cornstarch, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with saffron threads, cilantro, powdered ginger, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, beef or vegetable broth, eggplant, lemon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, paprika, olive oil, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with ground cinnamon, chickpeas, prunes, dried apricot halves, onion, garlic, chicken broth, orange juice, orange peel, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salsa, rice or tortillas, salt, garlic, lamb shanks, red wine, chili powder, ground ginger, cumin, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground cumin, white wine, meat stock, black pepper, salt, parsley, lemon, garlic, bread crumbs, mustard

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours