Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Shanks

Method

1. 1
   • lamb shank 4
   • olive oil 2 tbsp

   Sear the lamb shanks — Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the lamb shanks on all sides until deeply browned, about 8-10 minutes total. Transfer to the slow cooker.

   ⏱10 min
2. 2
   • onion 2
   • garlic 5

   Sauté onion and garlic — In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   ⏱5 min
3. 3
   • lamb shank 4
   • canned tomatoes 400 g
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp
   • ground cinnamon 1 tsp
   • ground allspice 1 tsp
   • ground cumin 1 tsp
   • pomegranate molasses 3 tbsp
   • beef stock 5 dl
   • salt 1½ tsp
   • black pepper ½ tsp

   Build the braising sauce — Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, pomegranate molasses, beef stock, salt and black pepper, scraping up any browned bits, then pour the mixture over the lamb shanks in the slow cooker.

4. 4
   • lamb shank 4

   Slow-cook until tender — Cover and cook on low for 7 hours, until the lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce has thickened and deepened in flavor.

   ⏱7 hr
5. 5
   • lamb shank 4
   • white rice 300 g

   Serve over rice — Meanwhile, cook the white rice according to package instructions. Serve the braised lamb shanks and sauce spooned generously over the rice.

   ⏱20 min