Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the lamb shanks and sear them on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove the shanks from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped fresh sage. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in the balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow it to simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the pomegranate juice and bone broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Place the seared lamb shanks back into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender and easily pulls away from the bone.
- Once the lamb is done, carefully remove the shanks from the pot and set them aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the mixture until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the lamb shanks on a plate, drizzled with the pomegranate-balsamic glaze. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the lamb shanks overnight in the pomegranate juice and balsamic vinegar mixture.
