Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks

Ingredients for Spiced Ruby Lamb Shanks

• 2 lemons

• 8 lamb shanks (foreshanks), about 350g each

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 3 cucharadas de aceite de oliva

• 8 cloves of garlic, peeled

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 can (800g) peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, with juices

• 2 tablespoons each: tomato paste and honey

• 475ml ruby port wine

• 240ml beef broth

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme (plus 2 to 3 large bunches, for garnish)

• 2 hojas de laurel

1. Blanch the lemons in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain. Cut into 8 wedges each, discarding seeds.

2. Preheat the oven to 350°:F. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, ovenproof casserole over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks well, 2 at a time, about 6 minutes each, turning. Remove to a plate. Pour the fat from the casserole and wipe clean.

3. Heat the remaining oil in the casserole over low heat. Add the lemons, garlic and cinnamon; cook for 2 minutes, stirring; crush the lemons slightly. Add the remaining ingredients; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Return the lamb to the casserole, cover and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake until tender, about 45 minutes more, basting occasionally.

5. Remove the lamb to a large, shallow platter. Discard the cinnamon,thyme and bay leaves. Defat the sauce, then spoon it over the lamb. Garnish with the bunches of thyme.

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