How to Prepare a Lamb Shank

Slow cook your lamb shank for a tasty dish.

Lamb shank comes from the lower part of the leg. It may be roasted, baked or braised, but slow cooking will produce tender chunks of meat that fall off the bone. Slow cooking, or Crock Pot cooking, allows the shank to cook in a self-contained device for several hours, sealing in the flavor. This allows the meat to slowly break down and keeps the juices inside the meat. Add your favorite seasonings and return several hours later to enjoy the finished dish.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup red wine, optional
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Green beans
• Butter
• Bowls
• Slotted spoon
• Platter

Instructions

1. Rinse the meat under cool water. Remove all debris. Cut off any fat if desired.

2. Place the lamb shank into the crock pot. Add the Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Crush the garlic cloves and dice the onion and add to the pot. Pour in the red wine, if desired.

3. Cover the pot. Turn the knob to low. Allow it to cook for 8 hours or more on low. Cook for 5 hours on high if you are in a hurry.

4. Boil and mash the potatoes. Slice the tomatoes and arrange on a plate. Cook the green beans and add butter.

Tips & Warnings

• Garbanzo beans may be added to the green beans.

References

• Food: Braised Lamb Shanks With Garlic and Rosemary (Crock Pot)
• All Recipes: Rogan Josh, Lamb Shanks