Dinner for 4
Apple Cider Braised Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks brown with herbs and spices, then slowly braise in apple cider and broth until tender.
$18.65for 4 servings
$4.66 per serving$18.65 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 175 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $12.49Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.08Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1.05 lb | $1.85Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.36Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 american lamb shanks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 tbsp peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 large granny smith apple
- 2 large shallots or 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup broth of choice
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F and season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown the shanks for 10 minutes.
- Add the rosemary, thyme, tomato paste, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaf, apple, and shallots, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the apple cider and broth, cover the Dutch oven, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Braise the shanks in the oven for 2 hours and 20 minutes until very tender and at least 145 F.
- Remove the bay leaf and season the braising liquid with salt and pepper.
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