Lamb Shanks in Instant Pot

Lamb Hind Shanks in Instant Pot with Grilled Searing

Ingredients:

• 2 lamb hind shanks (about 500-600g each)
• 2 tablespoons lard or tallow (for sautéing)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 500 ml beef bone broth
• 100 ml heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your gas propane grill to high heat (around 450-500°F / 230-260°C).

2. Season and Sear the Shanks: Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper. Place them on the hot grill and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until a deep brown crust forms. Once seared, remove them from the grill and set aside.

3. Sauté the Vegetables in the Instant Pot: Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add the lard and let it melt. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.

4. Add the Spices: Stir in the cumin seeds, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

5. Add tomato and beef bone broth: Add the tomato paste and the beef bone broth mixture. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

6. Pressure Cook: Place the seared lamb shanks into the Instant Pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Close the lid, set the valve to ‘Sealing’, and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode for 60 minutes.

7. Natural Release: After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.

8. Finish the Sauce: Remove the lamb shanks and set them aside. Switch the Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Stir in the heavy cream and cook the sauce for another 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve: Plate the lamb shanks and generously spoon the creamy sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips:

• For added flavor, you can throw some rosemary or thyme sprigs on the grill while searing the shanks.
• Serve the lamb shanks with your low-carb cottage cheese flatbread or crepes to soak up the rich sauce.