
Yields:
4
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Dan Barber's brilliant recipe makes braised carrots the star and lamb the accompaniment.
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Ingredients
- 1 lamb shank
- salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 large onions
- 5 clove garlic
- 1 celery rib
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup ruby port
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 6 large carrots
- 1/4 cup mixed chopped parsley, chervil, and mint
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
Directions
- Step 1Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the lamb and cook over moderately high heat until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a plate and pour off the oil.
- Step 2Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and add the onions, garlic, and celery. Cook over moderate heat until browned, 12 minutes. Add the wine and port and boil until reduced to ? cup, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and add the rosemary. Arrange the lamb shank and carrots in the pan, add 3/4 cup of water and cover with foil. Bake for 2 hours, turning the lamb and carrots once, until the lamb is very tender.
- Step 3Transfer the lamb to a bowl. Transfer 2 of the carrots to a plate to reserve for the Cracked Emmer and Carrot Porridge. Transfer the 4 remaining carrots to a serving platter. Keep warm.
- Step 4Strain the pan juices into a saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, 7 minutes. Shred the shank meat and add it to the pan juices; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5Sprinkle the herbs and lemon zest over the carrots. Surround the carrots with the lamb and sauce and serve.
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