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[[Slow cooking]] the [[Lamb shanks|lamb shanks]] in [[Sherry|sherry]] tenderises the [[Meat|meat]] and brings out the best flavours. The [[cherries]] are especially nice in this recipe as they balance the slightly fatty aspect of [[lamb]].
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|TotalCalories = 3561
|PortionCalories = 593
|DatePublished=22nd January 2013
|Author=Chef
|ImageComment = Braised Lamb Shanks with plain [[couscous]]
|Servings = Serves 6
|Difficulty = 3
|TotalTime = 3 hours 25 minutes
|PrepTime = 25 minutes
|CookTime = 3 hours
|Image = [[Image:Braised Lamb Shanks recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Cherries, every time''

4.2/5 

Acidic cherries cut through the lamb fat and make a perfect pairing - they look good too.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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===Ingredients for 6 people===
{{RecipeIngredients

| 6 small [[Lamb shanks|lamb shanks]]
| 450g [[Shallots|shallots]], peeled ([[Shallots|see here for a neat trick]])
| 2 medium [[Aubergines|aubergines]], cut into small [[Dice|dice]]
| 2 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 3tbsp [[Belazu]] Rose [[Harissa]]
| Pared rind of 1 [[Orange|orange]] and [[Juice|juice]] of 3 large [[Oranges|oranges]]
| 200ml medium [[Sherry|sherry]]
| 700g jar [[Passata|passata]]
| 300ml hot [[Vegetable|vegetable]] or [[Lamb stock|lamb stock]]
| 75g ready-to eat [[Apricots|apricots]]
| 75g ready to eat [[Cherries|cherries]]
| Large pinch of [[Saffron strands|saffron strands]]
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===[[Mise en place]]===
* Preheat the [[Oven|oven]] to 160° C (325° F - gas 3)
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Image:Braised Lamb Shanks ready for the oven.jpg|Ready for the oven
Image:Shallots and aubergines browned.jpg|[[Shallots]] and [[aubergines]] [[browned]]
Image:Braised Lamb Shanks ingredients.jpg|Braised Lamb Shanks, the ingredients (for 2)
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===Method===

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| Heat just a teaspoon of the the oil in a large flameproof [[Casserole|casserole]] and [[Brown|brown]] the shanks all over. Allow 10-12 minutes to do this as the better the colour now, the better the flavour of the finished dish.
| Remove the [[Lamb|lamb]] and set aside. Add the [[Shallots|shallots]], [[Aubergine|aubergine]] and remaining [[Olive oil|olive oil]] to the [[Casserole|casserole]]. Return the casserole to the hob and cook everything together over a high heat, stirring from time to time, until the shallots and aubergine are golden and beginning to soften.
| Lower the heat and add the [[Lamb|lamb]] and all the other ingredients. The liquid should come halfway up the shanks. Bring to the [[Boil|boil]], then cover tightly and put in the [[Oven|oven]] for 2.5 hours. Test the lamb with a fork-it should be so tender it almost falls off the bone.
| If the cooking liquid looks too thin, remove the [[Lamb|lamb]] to a heated platter, then [[Bubble|bubble]] the [[Sauce|sauce]] on the hob until reduced and thickened. Return the lamb to the [[Casserole|casserole]] and served with [[Couscous|couscous]].
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===Ingredients for 2 or 3 people===
Ingredients adjusted for 2 or 3.
* 2 or 3 small [[Lamb shanks|lamb shanks]]
* 200g [[Shallots|shallots]], peeled ([[Shallots|see here for a neat trick]])
* 1 medium [[Aubergine|aubergine]], cut into small [[Dice|dice]]
* 2 tablespoons [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
* 1 tablespoon of [[Harissa paste]] (I use my own and it's quite hot!)
* Zest of 1 [[Orange|orange]] and [[Juice|juice]] of 2 large [[Oranges|oranges]]
* 100ml medium [[Sherry|sherry]]
* 375 g [[Passata|passata]] (or 1 400g can of chopped tomatoes)
* 150 ml hot [[Vegetable|vegetable]] or [[Lamb stock|lamb stock]]
* 50g dried [[apricots]] (soaked in the sherry if you have the time)
* 75 g stoned [[cherries]]
* Pinch of [[Saffron strands|saffron strands]]
(''Good House Keeping'')
==See also==
* [[Slow roast recipes]]
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===Belazu products used in this recipe===
* [http://www.mybelazu.com/details/rose-harissa.html Belazu Rose Harissa]
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