LAMB SHANKS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE

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This is one of the tastiest lamb shank recipes I've ever tasted. The cranberry sauce adds a lovely sweetness to the dish, but not too sweet.

Provided by Terese

Time 4h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 lamb shanks
2 garlic cloves
20 g butter
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup red wine
275 g whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

Preheat oven to 160oC. Heat oil in a heavy based ovenproof dish over high heat. Cook shanks in batches for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
Melt butter in pan until sizzling, add flour and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and slowly add stock, wine and cranberry sauce. Season with salt and pepper and return to heat and bring to the boil. Add lamb, garlic and rosemary.
Cover dish, transfer to oven and bake for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove lid and bake for a further 20-30 minutes or until shanks are tender.
Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1178.2, Fat 59, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 376.5, Sodium 449.7, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 27.9, Protein 109.6