Braised Lamb Shanks a true delicacy and a powerhouse of nutrients!
I learned to cook Braised Lamb Shanks while living in France. It’s a typical fall-winter dish so rich and fragrant with aromatic herbs and deeply nourishing.
When we think about foods rich in vitamins and minerals, we often think about all these colorful fruits and vegetables. They are undoubtedly rich in many micronutrients when we grow them correctly. What I mean by this is, first, the soil is rich and healthy. Second, the crops are not modified to taste or look a certain way. For example, most lettuce varieties lack their original bitter taste due to modifications. And third, the fruits and vegetables mature on their plants and vines vs. a warehouse where we typically gas them to ripen.
Even when our produce meets all these criteria, there might be issues. Most vitamins from plant sources are not easily absorbed. High fiber and phytic acid, oxalic acid, and tannin content of plants interfere with the absorption of many minerals. On the other hand, animal sources of many vitamins and minerals are much easier to absorb.
Health Benefits Of Lamb
Lamb is a good source of iron that is also highly absorbable. In addition, there are some micronutrients you can only get in sufficient amounts from animal sources—for example, vitamin B12 and proper vitamin A or retinol and associated esters. Lamb is an excellent source of vitamin B12, Niacin, selenium, and zinc. Braised lamb shanks is a recipe that requires us to cook the meat on the bone, making it so flavorful! You can also enjoy the marrow from inside the bones – a true delicacy and a powerhouse of nutrients!
Braised Lamb Shanks
Ingredients:
4 lamb shanks
3-4 Tbsp olive oil
2 carrots, chopped
1 onions, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 cups white wine
3 cups chicken broth
1 pint Second Chance Tomatoes or ¼ cup tomato pure
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
3 branches fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a Dutch Oven or a heavy pot with a lid, warm up the oil over medium to high heat and brown the meat on all sides. Remove the shanks from the skillet and place them in a bowl. Do not cook the lamb all the way through.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add carrots, celery, onion, and sauté for 5-10 minutes.
- Add wine, chicken broth, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, and tomatoes, and reduce the sauce for about 30 minutes uncovered.
- Return the meat to the sauce, and add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven for about two more hours.
Freedom from hunger and cravings until lunch
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