Pyrenees Style Lamb Braised With Red Pepper Recipes

PYRENEES-STYLE LAMB BRAISED WITH RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Season the lamb shanks with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and the thyme, and set aside.
• Place the oil, onions and garlic in a large, heavy-based saucepan over low-medium heat and cook for 8 minutes or until soft but not browned. Add the capsicums and cook gently for 45 minutes or until very soft.
• Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and cook for a further 30 minutes or until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.
• Add the wine and water, increase the heat to high and bring to the boil. Stir in the paprika, then reduce heat and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Place the lamb shanks in a single layer in a roasting pan or large baking dish and pour the red pepper sauce over the top. The sauce should just come to the top of the meat, so that the lamb browns as the sauce evaporates.
• Cook for 2 hours, turning occasionally, or until the shanks are very tender.

BALSAMIC-BRAISED LEG OF LAMB

Steps:

• Cut the leg of lamb into 4 even pieces.
• Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil in an 8-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the lamb pieces and bones all over with salt and pepper. Working in batches (to not overcrowd the pot), sear the meat and bones in the hot oil until well browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside. Pour off excess oil from the pot and then add the garlic, fennel, jalapenos, onions and red bell peppers. Sweat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze with the beef stock and balsamic vinegar. Add the seared lamb and bones back the pot, close the pressure cooker and cook on low heat until fork tender, 45 minutes.
• Remove the lamb from the braising liquid and pull into large chunks. Remove the bones from the pot, and discard. Strain the braising liquid and then add it back to the pot. Cook over medium heat until the liquid is reduced by half. Turn off the heat, add the lamb back to the pot and spoon the reduced liquid over the top to glaze. Keep warm until ready to serve.

SWEET BRAISED LAMB PASTA

Steps:

• Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat the oil in large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, if necessary, to not overcrowd the pan, sear the shanks on all sides until deep brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the shanks to a plate and add the port. Bring to a simmer, scraping any brown bits off bottom of pan and reduce by 1/3. Add the mulling spices, wrapped in cheesecloth or in a muslin tea bag. Return shanks to the pot, adding water if needed, to cover the meat. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Remove the shanks to a cutting board and let rest. Discard the mulling spices. Simmer the braising liquid until reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water, about 4 minutes. Pull the meat from the bones, chop it and add it to the sauce. Drain the pasta, and add it to the meat and sauce. Toss and serve immediately. Enjoy!