LAMB SHANKS WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

Lamb Shanks with Capers and Olives image

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small lamb shanks, well trimmed
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped fresh or canned tomato
1/2 cup chopped pitted black olives, such as Gaeta
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

1 In a Dutch oven large enough to hold the shanks in a single layer, or another deep, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Pat the lamb dry and brown it well on all sides. Spoon off the excess fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 2 Scatter the onion around the lamb and cook until the onion is wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning the shanks occasionally, until the meat is very tender when pierced with a knife. 3 Add the olives, garlic, capers, and parsley and cook 5 minutes more, turning the meat to coat with the sauce. Serve hot. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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