Ossobuco de cordero asado

Ingredientes

• 8 lamb shanks, rinsed and dried
• 16-20 garlic cloves, peeled
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• For the dry spices:
• 2 teaspoons granulated onion powder, or more
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus a little more
• 1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 cup of water

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 °F, 230 °C.

2. 2

   Spread the garlic cloves on the bottom of...: Spread the garlic cloves on the bottom of the roasting pan to create a bed for the lamb shanks.

3. 3

   Place the lamb shanks on top of the...: Place the lamb shanks on top of the garlic. Drizzle some olive oil over them. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides.

4. 4

   Combine all of the dry spices together and...: Combine all of the dry spices together and mix. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb shanks with the spices.

5. 5

   Place in the preheated oven uncovered for 30-35...: Place in the preheated oven uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the lamb gets a nice brownish color.

6. 6

   Reduce the oven temperature to 350 °F, 180...: Reduce the oven temperature to 350 °F, 180 °C.

7. 7

   Remove the lamb from the oven.

8. 8

   Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice...: Mix the olive oil with the lemon juice and oregano. Pour over the lamb with a cup of water. Place a piece of parchment paper over the lamb and aluminum foil on top of that to seal.

9. 9

   Roast for 2 and 1/2 hours or until...: Roast for 2 and 1/2 hours or until the meat is very soft and falling off the bone.

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    Serve with Mediterranean Rice Pilaf, Roasted potatoes, or...: Serve with Mediterranean Rice Pilaf, Roasted potatoes, or your favorite sides. Enjoy!