Mediterranean Braised Lamb Shank
Ingredients (10 servings)
| Amount | Measure | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | x | Lamb shank , 10 - 2 lb. shanks |
| 2.50 | tsp | Black Pepper , freshly cracked |
| 3.00 | tbsp | Salt, Kosher |
| 3.00 | tbsp | Onions, shallots , minced |
| 3.00 | tbsp | Garlic(1) , minced |
| 3.00 | tbsp | Oregano(1) , fresh, minced |
| 5.00 | cup | Red wine |
| 1.25 | cup | Tomato paste |
| 50.00 | Onions, pearl , peeled | |
| 50.00 | pc | Tomato, Pear , sliced in half |
| 50.00 | pc | Olives, Kalamata , pitted and halved |
| 3.00 | tbsp | Oregano(1) , fresh, minced |
| Mediterranean Demi Glaze: 1 Pint (See Recipe Below) | ||
| Mediterranean Demi Glaze: Yield: 1 Gallon | ||
| 1.00 | gal | Knorr Ultimate Frozen Ready-To-Use Demi-Glace Sauce 4 x 3 Lb |
| 1.00 | tbsp | Butter |
| 0.50 | cup | Onions, shallots , diced |
| 1.00 | tbsp | Garlic(1) , minced |
| 1.00 | tbsp | Oregano(1) , fresh, chopped |
| 0.30 | tsp | Peppercorns, black , slightly crushed |
| 1.00 | cup | Red wine |
| 2.00 | tbsp | Butter |
Preparation
1. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan and sear the lamb on all sides.
2. Remove and add the shallots and garlic. Cook until aromatic and add the oregano.
3. De-glaze with red wine and add Demi-Glace and tomato paste.
4. Re-add the lamb and braise in a 250 degree oven (covered) until the meat is tender.
5. Remove the lamb carefully and add the onions, tomatoes, and oregano. Simmer until the onions are tender and add the olives. Ladle the sauce over the lamb shank and serve immediately.
Mediterranean Demi-Glace:
1. Saute the shallots and garlic in butter until aromatic. Add oregano, and peppercorns. Deglaze with red wine and reduce by half.
2. Add to hot demi glace, strain and finish with butter.
