Lamb shank

There are many different recipes for lamb shanks, but they all have one thing in common – they are all delicious! Lamb shanks are a traditional favorite in many cultures, and they have been enjoyed for centuries.

One of the oldest recipes for lamb shanks comes from the Middle East. This recipe calls for the shanks to be slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a flavorful and tender dish that is sure to please any appetite.

Another popular recipe comes from Greece. This dish is made with lamb shanks that are braised in a mixture of wine, garlic, and herbs. The shanks are then roasted in the oven until they are tender and juicy.

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Recipes

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Persian-Spiced Lamb Shanks

  • thyme
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • orange zest
  • nutmeg
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • ground rosebud
  • turmeric
  • onion
  • ground lime
  • saffron
  • mint
  • parsley
  • cinnamon
  • bay leaf
  • rosewater
  • meaty lamb shank
  • hot chicken broth
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • gremolata
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • spanish onion
  • lemon
  • orange
  • garlic
  • thyme branches tied together
  • tomato paste
  • parsley
  • red wine
  • rosemary
  • horseradish
  • carrot
  • celery
  • water
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • lamb shank
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Mrouzia Lamb Shanks

  • couscou
  • saffron thread
  • dark raisin
  • onion
  • almond
  • honey
  • cinnamon
  • vegetable stock
  • ras el hanout
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lamb shank
  • garlic
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Braised Lamb Shanks With Fresh Herbs 

  • lamb stock
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • dill
  • parsley
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • white wine
  • chive
  • tarragon
  • cayenne pepper
  • allspice
  • greens mustard green
  • coriander seed
  • sweet paprika
  • green onion
  • currant
  • butter
  • lamb shank
  • garlic
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Crock Pot Lamb Shanks

  • tomato
  • onion
  • basil
  • oregano
  • allspice
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • double strength beef broth
  • red wine
  • thyme
  • lamb shank
  • mushroom
  • black pepper
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Spiced Lamb Shanks With Orange and Honey

  • FOR SERVING
  • basil
  • salt
  • carrot
  • turnip
  • butter
  • dill
  • mint
  • parsley
  • LAMB SHANKS
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • thyme
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • fennel seed
  • clove
  • meaty lamb shank
  • SAUCE
  • salt
  • orange zest
  • arrowroot
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • onion
  • orange juice
  • white wine
  • cayenne pepper
  • saffron
  • honey
  • olive oil
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Port Braised Lamb Shanks

  • carrot
  • celery
  • onion
  • red wine
  • beef broth
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • port
  • all purpose flour
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • lamb shank
  • parsley
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • salt
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Braised Greek Lamb Shanks

  • greek oregano
  • cumin powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion
  • pepper
  • smoky paprika
  • white wine
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • bay leaf
  • lamb shank
  • beef broth
  • rosemary
  • lemon juice
  • thyme
  • garlic
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Persian Lamb Shanks

  • turmeric
  • onion
  • water
  • vegetable oil
  • cinnamon
  • cardamom powder
  • nutmeg
  • saffron thread
  • cinnamon
  • tomato
  • salt
  • lamb shank
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • salt
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Savory Oven Braised Lamb Shanks

  • beef broth
  • red wine
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • butter
  • apple cider vinegar
  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • lamb shank
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Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate

  • spice mill
  • salt
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • coriander seed
  • cinnamon
  • leek
  • onion
  • chicken stock
  • pomegranate juice
  • cumin seed
  • fennel seed
  • mint
  • pomegranate seed
  • red pepper flake
  • saffron
  • lamb shank
  • carrot
  • thyme
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Braised Herb Lamb Shanks

  • worcestershire
  • onion
  • fennel
  • parsley
  • butter
  • parsley
  • all purpose flour
  • carrot
  • rosemary
  • beef broth
  • red wine
  • celery
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • lamb shank
  • thyme
  • garlic
  • salt
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • salt
  • carrot
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • celery
  • lamb shank
  • garlic
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • worcestershire sauce
  • garlic
  • red wine
  • carrot
  • onion
  • beef bouillon powder
  • oil
  • tomato paste
  • rosemary
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • beef broth
  • thyme
  • lamb shank
  • salt
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • onion
  • garlic
  • orange zest
  • rosemary
  • bay leaf
  • turnip
  • bodied red wine
  • olive oil
  • rosemary
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • meaty lamb shank
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Slow Cooker Greek Lamb Shanks

  • chicken broth
  • kalamata olife
  • potato
  • olive oil
  • mccormick onion powder
  • mccormick basil
  • mccormick rosemary
  • tomato
  • mccormick oregano
  • lemon juice
  • lamb shank
  • salt
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Qabili Palao Rice

  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • black cardamom
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • green cardamom
  • turmeric
  • paprika
  • carrot
  • onion
  • raisin
  • vegetable oil
  • pistachio
  • almond
  • tomato
  • cilantro
  • tomato
  • saffron
  • sugar
  • tomato paste
  • cardamom
  • red pepper
  • basmati rice
  • lamb stock
  • oil
  • saffron water
  • spice
  • plum tomato
  • lamb shank
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Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate and Walnuts

  • polenta
  • salt
  • pomegranate molasses
  • pomegranate juice
  • cumin
  • cinnamon
  • turmeric
  • red wine
  • olive oil
  • pomegranate molasses
  • cardamom
  • walnut
  • all purpose flour
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • butter
  • lemon zest
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • lamb shank
  • thyme
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Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

  • tomato
  • cumin powder
  • oregano
  • onion
  • lemon
  • pepper
  • smoky paprika
  • white wine
  • beef broth
  • cornstarch
  • olive oil
  • water
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • bay leaf
  • lamb shank
  • rosemary
  • garlic
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Braised Lamb Shank

  • herbs bay leaf sachet
  • salt
  • carrot
  • leek
  • onion
  • red wine
  • hot beef broth
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • tomato paste
  • rosemary
  • lamb shank
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • gremolata
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • spanish onion
  • lemon
  • orange
  • garlic
  • thyme branches tied together
  • tomato paste
  • parsley
  • red wine
  • rosemary
  • horseradish
  • carrot
  • celery
  • water
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • lamb shank
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Braised Port Lamb Shanks

  • salt
  • veal stock
  • coriander seed
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • black peppercorn
  • celery
  • garlic
  • onion
  • leek
  • tawny port
  • butter
  • canola oil
  • carrot
  • honey
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • lamb shank
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Herbs

  • hot polenta
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • red wine
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • parsley
  • carrot
  • celery
  • lamb shank
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
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Tender Braised Lamb Shanks With Bitter Herb Salad Recipe

  • Herb Salad
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • celery
  • white endive
  • herb
  • olive oil
  • Braised Lamb
  • salt
  • white wine
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • rosemary
  • coriander seed
  • fennel seed
  • smoked paprika
  • tomato paste
  • celery
  • carrot
  • oil anchovy
  • cumin
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • lamb shank
  • garlic
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • salt
  • jerusalem artichoke
  • parsley
  • turnip
  • bouquet garni
  • leek
  • celery root
  • rosemary
  • hard cider
  • winter savory
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • lamb shank
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  • olive oil
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Braised Lamb Shanks

  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • balsamic vinegar
  • garlic
  • corn starch
  • coriander seed
  • cumin
  • onion
  • chili powder
  • olive oil
  • carrot
  • jalapeño
  • lamb shank
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • celery
  • chicken broth
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Spice-Braised Lamb Shanks with Lentils

  • salt
  • coriander seed
  • parsley
  • red pepper flake
  • ginger
  • delicata
  • orange
  • french green lentil
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • white wine
  • black peppercorn
  • bosc pear
  • fennel seed
  • canola oil
  • onion
  • plum tomato
  • celery
  • lamb shank
  • pods green cardamom
  • smoked bacon
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • chicken stock
  • carrot
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Steamed Spicy Lamb Shanks

  • oregano
  • thyme
  • cumin
  • beer
  • white vinegar
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • lamb shank
  • pasilla chile
  • clove
  • ancho chile
  • guajillo chile
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Aunt Polly’s Lamb Shanks

  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • mint
  • lemon
  • parsley
  • red wine
  • butter
  • onion
  • garlic
  • hot chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • lamb shank
  • carrot
  • celery

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
lamb shank
onion
olive oil
carrot
bay leaf
thyme
rosemary
celery
parsley
tomato paste
red wine
cinnamon
all purpose flour
chicken broth
butter
tomato
black pepper
white wine
chicken stock
vegetable oil
water
coriander seed
beef broth
mint
lemon
fennel seed
cilantro
saffron
lemon juice
saffron thread
honey
leek
clove
cumin
cardamom
turmeric
meaty lamb shank
almond
ras el hanout
oregano
black peppercorn
orange zest
nutmeg
spanish onion
orange
horseradish
red pepper flake
parsnip
ginger
pomegranate molasses
pomegranate juice
turnip
cornstarch
bodied red wine
canola oil
gremolata
thyme branches tied together
potato
lemon zest
polenta
paprika
lamb stock
dill
cayenne pepper
allspice
sweet paprika
basil
worcestershire sauce
apricot
pomegranate seed
red wine vinegar
pistachio
cumin seed
cumin powder
garlic powder
pepper
smoky paprika
onion powder
sugar
shallot
oil
raisin
plum tomato
balsamic vinegar
lime juice
ground rosebud
ground lime
rosewater
hot chicken broth
orzo pasta
feta
dill dill
parmesan cheese
couscou
dark raisin
vegetable stock
chive
tarragon
greens mustard green
green onion
currant
barley
spinach
rice bran
double strength beef broth
mushroom
chickpea
fleur de sel
grapeseed
maple glazed
peppercorn
milliliter red wine
arrowroot
orange juice
port
greek oregano
cardamom powder
apple cider vinegar
moroccan jewish tanzeya
spice mill
pearl onion
green spanish olife
lamb
worcestershire
fennel
fish sauce
fennel bulb
makrut lime
bird chile
vermouth
dark brown sugar
mustard
yellow miso paste
beef stock
tap water
lemon garlic orzo
radicchio
escarole
dijon mustard
beef bouillon powder
kalamata olife
mccormick onion powder
mccormick basil
mccormick rosemary
mccormick oregano
cranberry juice
black cardamom
coriander
green cardamom
red pepper
basmati rice
saffron water
spice
kasha
baking powder
cornmeal
egg
buttermilk
zucchini
red skin potato
walnut
fig
beef
sherry vinegar
cannellini bean
herbs bay leaf sachet
hot beef broth
veal stock
tawny port
hot polenta
smoked paprika
white endive
herb
oil anchovy
bell pepper
waxy potato
piment espelette powder
poblano pepper
jerusalem artichoke
bouquet garni
celery root
hard cider
winter savory
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corn starch
chili powder
jalapeño
delicata
french green lentil
bosc pear
pods green cardamom
smoked bacon
sesame seed
beer
white vinegar
pasilla chile
ancho chile
guajillo chile
milk
gruyère cheese
eggplant
hot chicken stock

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • all purpose flour
  • cinnamon
  • bay leaf

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 71%
  • lamb shank 69%
  • garlic 67%
  • onion 63%
  • olive oil 50%

Common Ingredients

  • carrot 40%
  • bay leaf 38%
  • rosemary 29%
  • thyme 29%

Usual Ingredients

  • tomato paste 27%
  • celery 23%
  • red wine 23%
  • parsley 21%
  • all purpose flour 17%
  • black pepper 17%
  • chicken broth 17%
  • tomato 17%
  • chicken stock 15%
  • vegetable oil 15%
  • beef broth 13%
  • butter 13%
  • cinnamon 13%
  • white wine 13%
  • cilantro 10% See More
  • lemon juice 10%
  • saffron 10%
  • water 10%