Christmas

“Chef Mo’s Braised Lamb Shank With Fennel

March  9, 2020
5
1 Ratings
Photo by Maurice Farmer
  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Cook time 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

Amazing lamb Shank just melts in your mouth.. Then the flavor from the fresh fennel if you make this I would prefer making some creamy polenta.. —Maurice Farmer

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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Fennel seeds
  • 3 tablespoons Black pepper corn
  • 4 pieces Large Lamb shanks
  • 2 pieces Red Onion Cut into 1 1/2 inch
  • 10 pieces Fresh Garlic peeled whole
  • 3 pieces Celery stalks , cut crosswise into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons Red crushed peppers
  • 3 cups Port wine
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 6 pieces Whole Cloves leaves
  • 4 pieces Star anise
  • 6 bunches Bay leaves
Directions
  1. “Preparation : Mix coriander , fennel & peppercorns in heavy small skillet . Toast on medium-high heat until aromatic & slightly darker , about 2 mins . Transfer to spice grinder; process until finely ground.” “Rub each shank with 1 rounded teaspoon spice blend . Sprinkle with salt & pepper .”
  2. “Heat 2 tbls oil in heavy large wide pot over medium-high heat . Add shanks to pot . cook until brown on all sides , about 20 mins . Transfer to large bowl . Add remaining & next 4 ingredients; sauté over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften , about 5 mins . Add Remaining spice blend & stir 1 min . Add port & simmer until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup , about 15 “mins. Add both broths; until liquid is reduced to 3 ½ cups , about 30 mins . “Preheat oven to 350 F Return shanks to pot . Add cloves , star anise , bay leaves , & crushed red pepper . cover pot with foil , then lid . Place pot in oven & braise lamb until tender , about 3 hours .” Should be tender falling off the bone ..

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1 Review

Maurice F. March 9, 2020
I can truly eat this everyday Chef life