LAMB SHANKS BRAISED IN MERLOT WITH FIGS
I found this on a New Zealand site whilst looking for ways to use up a heap of dried figs Russell brought home. Prep time doesn't include marinating.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Stew
Time 3h
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the lamb shanks in a deep dish with the onions celery, olives, capers, dried figs, black pepper, rosemary and garlic.
- Pour over the merlot and marinate, covered, in the fridge for at least 4 hours-24 hours for preference.
- Remove the shanks from the marinade.
- Reserve the marinade.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan and brown the shanks on all sides.
- Transfer them to a casserole dish.
- Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir over a moderately high heat until it becomes a deep reddish brown colour.
- add the stock and bring to the boil.
- Pour over the meat and add the reserved marinade ingredients.
- Cover and cook at 160c for 2-2 1/2 hours or until the meat is nearly falling foo the bone.
- Season to taste, serve over mash with greens on the side.
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