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Braised Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker)

Here's how you make Braised Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 12h
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 to 6 pounds lamb shank
  • 1 garlic head (this is about 15 cloves, separted into cloves, crushed and peeled)
  • 2 yellow onions (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 carrot (peeled and cut into slices)
  • 1 lemon, grated zest only
  • 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a small cup or bowl mix together the first 4 ingredients (wine - pepper) and pour into slow cooker. Layer the shanks on top and then scatter the remaining ingredients (garlic - rosemary) over the shanks. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Use tongs to reverse the position of the shanks, top to bottom. Reduce setting to LOW and cook for an additional 6 hours.

  • Step 2: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shanks to a serving platter. Skim the fat from the cooking juices, taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Pour juices over the shanks and serve.

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