Name: Whole lamb shanks with red-wine pan sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Ingredients: "6 whole lamb shanks (at least 400g each)"; " seasoned salt of your choice"; "1 medium onion, finely chopped"; "3 garlic cloves, finely chopped"; "3 carrots, peeled and finely chopped"; "4 celery sticks, finely chopped"; "75 ml olive oil"; "1 kg tomatoes, blanched and finely chopped"; "60 ml tomato paste"; "750 ml good-quality pinotage or merlot"; "500 ml chicken stock"; "15 ml smoked paprika"; "10 fresh thyme sprigs"; "6 bay leaves, fresh or dried"

16 Aug 2021

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PHOTO: Annelien Pienaar

This dish is a labour of love and requires time and patience, but your guests will talk about their amazing meal for years to come. Use a good red wine with fruity notes to avoid a bitter aftertaste. Cranberry juice is a wonderful alternative to red wine.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

1. Sprinkle the shanks with the seasoned salt and set aside.

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