Braising, low and slow on the stovetop
Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
About this recipe
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Skim the fat after braising; lamb renders a lot and it dulls the sauce.
Ingredients
Method
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01
Season shanks and brown well in oil in a Dutch oven, 12 minutes. Remove. Heat oven to 325°F.
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02
Cook vegetables 8 minutes, add garlic and tomato paste 2 minutes.
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Add wine and reduce by half, then broth, tomatoes and herbs.
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Return shanks, cover and braise 2 1/2 hours, turning once, until the meat pulls from the bone.
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05
Skim fat and reduce sauce 10 minutes on the stove.
Notes & swaps
- Skim the fat after braising; lamb renders a lot and it dulls the sauce.
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