How To Cook Lamb Shanks In Slow Cooker
Turn the shanks over at some point during the cooking.
How to cook lamb shanks in slow cooker. Remove the lamb from the slow cooker. Cook uncovered for about 30 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Brush all over the shanks inserting into the slits.
Step 3 place 2 shanks in the pan and turn until brown on all sides. Place the lamb shanks in a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. Remove the lamb shanks.
Strain the the stock into a saucepan and put the vegetables aside. Cook for 6 8 hours on the low setting or until lamb is soft and falling off the bone see julie s notes. Pour in 1 2 cup of water or broth.
Serve the lamb with the sauce. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add the marinade to the frying pan and pour in the stock and the wine if using.
Place the lamb shanks onion celery carrot bay leaf thyme red wine and beef stock in the slow cooker and cook on medium for 6 hours. When the lamb shanks finish cooking set the slow cooker to warm. Cover with a lid and cook on the low setting for about 5 hours checking occasionally as cooking times may vary.
Taste the stock and adjust the flavour with salt pepper and aditional red wine to taste. Turn the cooker to the high setting. Serve the lamb with the sauce mashed potatoes and steamed green vegetables if desired.