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Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise Recipe

Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise Recipe

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Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 large lamb shanks (about 5 lb)
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 large white onion , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
10 garlic cloves, peeled
3 celery stalks , cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled , cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 small leek
3 cups ruby port
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
4 cups beef broth
6 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper

Directions:

Mix coriander, fennel, and peppercorns in heavy small skillet. Toast on medium-high heat until aromatic and slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Transfer to spice grinder; process until finely ground. Rub each shank with 1 rounded teaspoon spice blend. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add shanks to pot. Cook until brown on all sides, about 20 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to same pot. Add onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté over medium heat until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add remaining spice blend and stir 1 minute. Add Port and simmer until liquid is reduced to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes. Add both broths; boil until liquid is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Return shanks to pot. Add cloves, star anise, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper. Cover pot with foil, then lid. Place pot in oven and braise lamb until tender, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Uncover and cool slightly. Place in refrigerator until cool, then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm in 350°F oven for 20 minutes before serving.)
Place 1 lamb shank on each of 4 plates. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce and vegetables over lamb and serve.
*Brown, star-shaped seed pods; available in the spice section of some supermarkets, at Asian markets, and at specialty foods stores.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1645.82 Kcal (6891 kJ)
Calories from fat	945.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	105.06g	162%
Cholesterol	435.56mg	145%
Sodium	1550.12mg	65%
Potassium	1473.95mg	31%
Total Carbs	18.96g	6%
Sugars	5.03g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.46g	22%
Protein	111.74g	223%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	12.9mg	72%
Calcium	173.4mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.32 Kcal (495 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.55g	162%
Cholesterol	31.31mg	145%
Sodium	111.44mg	65%
Potassium	105.96mg	31%
Total Carbs	1.36g	6%
Sugars	0.36g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	22%
Protein	8.03g	223%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	21%
Iron	0.9mg	72%
Calcium	12.5mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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bitter
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