Lamb shanks

robbq

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Smoked/braised lamb shanks with gravy! I figure I will enter them in both the gravy and lamb throwdowns.

I got a couple of lamb shanks, chopped up some onion, carrot, parsnip, turnip, celery and fennel
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Seasoned the shanks with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and browned them on the grill
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Then into the smoker with apple wood for 2 hours.

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Sauteed the onions for a few minutes, then added the rest of the veggies

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Brought some wine to a boil and reduced to half, then added beef stock

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Put the shanks into the pan with their drippings, added the veggies, liquid, salt & pepper, and some herbs (fresh rosemary and thyme, and a bay leaf)

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Back into the smoker for another 2 hours

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Here's how it looked when finished

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Now for a proper gravy. 3T butter and 3T flour

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Cook until bubbly and starting to brown
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Add the liquid from the pan, bring to a boil. Looking good!
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I also made some bread
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And some chicken tenders for the wife and daughter who don't eat lamb
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Here is the final result!
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Outstanding cook...... the lamb looks delicious. How did you get that crust on the bread?
 
Bluesman, thanks! For the bread, that one uses a pretty wet dough and a long rise. Then scored with a sharp knife and baked in a really hot oven. The ring pattern is from rising in a floured banneton.
 
Agree, great bread.
I'm stunned that you used Koonunga Hills for cooking BTW:loco:
 
Those shanks look awesome !! Dont mind if I do take one off your hands :biggrin1:
 
:hungry:That looks absolutely delicious. I love a well made lamb shank dish and you nailed it.

This reminds me to make some. It's been while.
 
It's been a while since I've posted. Good looking food. Lamb shanks is one of my favorites.

GREAT pictures. I appreciate people who can do both at the same time. When I am in my cooking mode I can't get into the photo mode. Great job.
 
What a fantastic feast! Looks absolutely delicious. Nice job!!
 
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