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Lamb Shanks with Mint & Balsamic Pearl Barley

Lamb Shanks with Mint & Balsamic Pearl Barley

By OcadoLife
Serve this lamb dish with crisp, juicy spring greens for full-on freshness.
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Ingredients

8 total
  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 900 ml of lamb stock
  • 250 g of pearl barley
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • 12 shallots, peeled
  • 150 g of baby carrots
  • 100 ml of balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp of fresh mint, chopped

Method

5 steps
  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large flameproof casserole and cook the shallots for about 5 minutes, until golden in places. Remove and set to one side.

  2. Step 2

    Add the lamb shanks to the casserole and cook, turning frequently until browned.

  3. Step 3

    Return the shallots along with the pearl barley, pour in the stock and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.

  4. Step 4

    Bring to the boil, cover with a well-fitting lid and place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add the carrots and cook for a further 30 minutes. Stir through the mint and season to taste before serving.