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Lebanese-Style Braised Lamb Shanks with Apricots

Tender lamb shanks braised with apricots, onions, and aromatic spices.

150 minutes4 servings
Lebanese-Style Braised Lamb Shanks with Apricots
Photo: Jerry Pank · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pot, brown lamb shanks on all sides.
  2. Add onions, garlic, cinnamon, and cumin, sauté for 5 minutes.
  3. Add apricots, broth, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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