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  • #1 by Ralphie on 23 Jul 2018
  • This one is a real treat.

    This recipe is exactly what I did in this particular cook yesterday. Ingredients can be increased/decreased for more/less servings.

    2 lamb shanks approximately 1 lb each
    Olive oil for browning meat and veggies, about 2 or 3 TB
    1 carrot, rough chop
    1 onion diced
    1 celery stalk rough chop
    1 large garlic clove minced
    3 TB tomato paste
    Thyme sprig
    Bay leaf
    1 heaping TB flour
    1.5 cups Port Wine (star of the show)
    3/4 cup red wine (I used Cabernet because that’s what I had)
    1.5 cups beef stock (I use bouillon and make it a little richer than package instructions).
    Salt & Pepper
    All purpose Greek seasoning

    Finishing herb oil:
    - ~1/3 cup each of fresh parsley, mint, blood orange infused olive oil.

    Carefully remove excess fat and outer connective tissue, tie if necessary, and season with salt, pepper, Greek seasoning (I used Cavendar’s All purpose Greek).
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    Smoke for 1 hour on low.
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    Brown thoroughly on all sides in Dutch oven with olive oil.
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    Sauté veggies until color begins to change. Add flour and cook another minute.
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    Add remaining ingredients and bring to a momentary boil.
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    Return meat to pot, cover and lightly simmer for 3 hours or until fork tender.
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    Blend herb oil ingredients.
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    Party time (I strained the sauce, skimmed the fat, boiled to reduce by half, and served with mashed potatoes).
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  • #2 by Bentley on 23 Jul 2018
  • A Great meal to eat, beautifully cooked!
  • #3 by cookingjnj on 23 Jul 2018
  • Wow, that looks great Ralphie.  Nothing wrong with smoked braised lamb, and you cooked to perfection. 
  • #4 by Bar-B-Lew on 23 Jul 2018
  • Although, I wouldn't eat it because I don't like lamb, that presentation and cook looks great.  Nice work!
  • #5 by Ralphie on 23 Jul 2018
  • Thanks for the kind comments.

    BB Lew, I’ve made this dish several times with beef short ribs (minus the minty oil). It’s delicious.  However, this is the first time I’ve introduced smoke to the recipe
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