lamb shanks - egged and Thermos\'d

Canugghead

Thanks to LS for the inspiration (below link) and for taking my phone call, my first attempt at lamb shank cook was a decent success.
http://www.eggheadforum.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=730467&catid=1

got these 6x 1lb shanks from an organic butcher, worth $37 but with internet coupon offer my net cost was about $10

rubbed with EVOO, sea salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme. seared on small CI grid on spider …


Mirepoix …


Red wine, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, pinch of cinnamon …


Ready for the egg … (I added chunks of taters and carrots to elevate the shanks, no pix)


I was afraid of too much liquid, so after taking this pix I rotated the lid 90 degrees to allow more evaporation. Should have checked the liquid level more closely because the sauce was a bit on the thick side in the end, the tater props soaked up the liquid too …


At 275 it took four hours (direct 3 hrs, indirect last hour when I noticed sauce was getting thick, wish I added some liquid then), flipped shanks at regular intervals…


Served with roasted garlic mash. Quite tender but not falling off the bone…


Had two shanks leftover, reheated with diluted sauce and put them into this favourite close –it-n-forget-it toy. Four hours later it came out real nice and juicy, truly falling off the bone…http://www.forumappliances.com/i-708-Thermos_Vacuum_Thermal_Cooker.html

Gary
Toronto, Canada

Rascal

Nice one.. 'Comfort Food' at its best!! 8 - ),,,

Little Steven

Dammit Gary, I am serving mine with roasted garlic mashed tonight! :laugh:

Steve

Canugghead

Steve, great minds think alike or fools seldom differ
Gary

Beli

My kind of cook Gary. Beautifully spiced & done

BobS

WOW!!!

BobS

WOW!!!

Canugghead

Thanks Rascal.
Gary

Canugghead

Thanks Beli, the learning never stops!
Gary

Canugghead

Thanks Bob, it was good but still has room for improvement. Can't improve on the shanks price though :P
Gary

Little Steven

Gary,

The latter I'm sure. Sorry for the bad advice. I always end up with soup. Not today though

Steve