LambMain CourseProvencal RecipesTasha PowellTaste

Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank (Souris d’Agneau)

Slow-cooked lamb (agneau) dishes are typical on menus in Provence. You see sheep herds grazing in farmers fields or often free-range in the hills of the Alpilles, Luberon, Var and Haute Alpes de Provence. The animals may appear at liberty to roam but are under the watchful eyes of shepherds and their trusty dogs. The Great Pyrenees (pastous or patous) look like big white teddy bears, but they have a job to do and will snap from half-sleeping mode to attack in a matter of seconds. So, it is better not to approach a herd of sheep.

The lamb from Sisteron is by reputation some of the best quality in the region. Alternatively, buy direct from your butcher or the local farmer to ensure top quality.

Click here for other recipes with lamb.

Winter Dinner Party Menu Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank (Souris d'Agneau)

Souris d’Agneau Slow-Cooked Lamb Shank

This recipe is one you can pretty much leave alone. Set a timer for the 1/2 waypoint, so you don't forget to turn the meat over. Check occasionally to make sure there is enough liquid. The mouthwatering aromas will fill your house.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Lamb shanks
  • 4 oz (120 ml) olive oil
  • 4 oz (120 ml) Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
  • 4 cups (960 ml) Chicken stock may vary depending on your pan
  • 2 oz (60 g) Butter
  • 2 oz (60 g) Flour all-purpose

Instructions
 

  • Brush a mixture of olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, soy sauce and herbes de Provence on the lamb shanks.
  • Place in ceramic roasting pan, then add chicken stock to cover the shanks.
  • Slow cook for 9 hours, flipping at 4.5 hours in a 350˚F (180˚C) oven.
  • Before serving turn the heat up to 400˚F (200˚C) and brown each side for 10 minutes.
  • Make a roux using 2 oz of butter and 2 oz of flour. Using the juices of the lamb and the stock add to the roux and reduce until the juice begins to thicken.
  • Serve with caramelized carrots and rocket salad.
Keyword Carrots, Lamb, Rocket
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Please share this with friends and family.

All rights reserved. Perfectly Provence articles and other content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten (including translations into other languages) or redistributed without written permission. For usage information, please contact us.
Syndication Information
Affiliate Information
As an Amazon Associate, this website earns from qualifying purchases. Some recipes, posts and pages may have affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, we receive a small commission that does not impact your price. Thank you in advance for supporting our work to maintain Perfectly Provence.
Previous post

Book a Provencal Holiday Discovery Wine Cheese and Chocolate

Next post

Massage and Aromatherapy at Home in Provence

Tasha Powell

Tasha Powell

Tasha Powell is a food stylist and writer who specializes in working with celebrity chefs and leaders in the hospitality industry. She cooks and styles for monographs, cookbooks and Satellite Media Tours, working between North America and Europe. Take a look at her mouthwatering photos on Cooking with a French Twist. Since July 2020, she has offered themed Zoom cooking classes influenced by her travels in France and Morocco. Here are a few:

• Fusion Vegetarian Menu: Cheese Soufflé, Grilled Vegetable Kabobs, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lime Crème Fraiche & Floating Islands
• Fall in Provence: Carrot Soup, Seared Duck Breast and Chocolate & Pear Tarte
• 3-Course Gluten-Free Menu: Panisse, Grilled Shrimp & Chocolate Towers with Michelin Star plating techniques
• Food Styling Tips: Apéro Dînatoire, presentation & plating
• 4-Course Gluten-Free Menu: Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce, Zucchini Rollups, Roasted Leek Salad & Chocolate Lava Cakes, Michelin Star plating techniques
• Just Stuffed! Stuffed Aubergines, Tomatoes & Zucchini
• Provençal Cuisine: Baked Ratatouille Tian & Tarte du Soleil
• Add Sparkle, Shimmer, Silver and Gold to Your Culinary Presentations! By Lynn Neuberg of Easy Leaf Products and Chef Tasha Powell

Class listings can be found at Chef Tasha Events

Tasha also arranges culinary tours with Barbara Pitcher in Provence, France, in Marrakech, Morocco, in Sicily, Italy and in Parry Sound, Canada under Pitcher and Powell Cuisine and Culture.

No Comment

Leave a reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating





The reCAPTCHA verification period has expired. Please reload the page.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.