Braised Lamb Shanks On Soft Polenta

Slow braising lamb shanks in this manner creates fork tender shanks.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Large Garlic Clove, Peeled
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
• 4 Meaty Lamb Shanks
• Salt & Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Small Onion Diced
• 2 Carrots, Peeled And Diced
• 2 Celery Stalks, Diced
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• 1 Cup Dry Wine (Red or White)
• 1 (14 Ounce) Can Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 Cup Chicken or Beef Stock
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
• Cooked Soft Polenta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2Season the shanks with salt and pepper.
3. 3In a heavy ovenproof saucepan, heat the olive...: In a heavy ovenproof saucepan, heat the olive oil and brown the shanks on all sides until golden brown.
4. 4Remove the shanks to a side dish and...: Remove the shanks to a side dish and add the onions, celery, and carrots to the pan.
5. 5Cook until they begin to soften, then add...: Cook until they begin to soften, then add the garlic.
6. 6Cook an additional minute or two, then add...: Cook an additional minute or two, then add the red wine.
7. 7Cook the wine until it is reduced by...: Cook the wine until it is reduced by half.
8. 8Add the tomatoes, broth, and chopped parsley.
9. 9Bring to a boil, then taste, and season...: Bring to a boil, then taste, and season with salt and pepper.
10. 10Return the shanks to the pot, cover and...: Return the shanks to the pot, cover and bake for one hour.
11. 11Turn the shanks over, then reduce the heat...: Turn the shanks over, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees and cook an additional 90 minutes.
12. 12For the topping, chop together the garlic, parsley...: For the topping, chop together the garlic, parsley and lemon zest until fine.
13. 13Place a large scoop of the cooked polenta...: Place a large scoop of the cooked polenta into four individual bowls.
14. 14Place a lamb shank on top, and then...: Place a lamb shank on top, and then spoon some of the sauce over the lamb.
15. 15Sprinkle some of the gremolata on each bowl...: Sprinkle some of the gremolata on each bowl and serve immediately.