Recipe: Oven-Baked Lamb Shanks (using spices, honey and lemon)

OVEN-BAKED LAMB SHANKS

4 meaty lamb shanks (4 lbs.)
2 medium onions, sliced thin
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Cooked brown rice (for serving)
Lemon slices (for garnish)

Place lamb shanks single layer in a deep casserole.

In frying pan, saute onions in butter and oil until limp but not browned.

Add garlic, salt and spices. Mix until onions are evenly coated. Stir in water and honey, blending well. Pour over lamb shanks. Arrange lemon slices over shanks.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until lamb is juicy and tender and meat comes away easily from bones.

Remove meat from pan and discard lemon. Skim fat from juice. Boil juices down until slightly thickened.

Arrange meat on bed of cooked brown rice. Top with onions. Spoon sauce over meat. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

From: sara