Braised Lamb Shanks

If braising lamb shanks sounds intimidating, we get it. If you're unfamiliar with cooking lamb, it could seem like a daunting task to take on but trust us—it really couldn't be easier. After a quick sear, the oven does all the work for you! Lamb shanks can tend to be a tougher cut of meat so to get tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb, it works best to cook them low and slow. Braised in a rich tomato-and-wine sauce, these lamb shanks are fancy enough to be the center of your Easter dinner, but easy enough to whip up as a warming, stick-to-your-ribs winter meal.

How long do lamb shanks take to cook in the oven?
Our lamb shanks were done after around 2 hours, but depending on the size of your lamb, they might need some extra time. If they're on the bigger side, prepare on needing more time. The best way to tell if your lamb shanks are done is to check if the meat is fork tender—don't be nervous to keep going until it is!

The sauce.
One of the best parts of this recipe? The silky, extra-flavorful sauce our lamb shanks are braised in. The simple tomato sauce gets a velvety texture with the addition of wine and butter, and truly makes all the difference when it comes to giving our lamb shanks an irresistible flavor—trust us, don't skip it.

Serving ideas.
You'll definitely want something to soak up all of that delicious red wine and tomato sauce, so we highly success some creamy mashed potatoes or basmati rice. If you want to amp up the veggies, serve this up with some of our favorite veggie sides, like roasted asparagus or roasted parsnips

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!