Lamb Shanks with Polenta
Ina Garten - Barefoot Contessa - Foolproof - Food You Can Trust
Looking for a show-stopping dish? Try this amazing lamb shank recipe, found in Ina Garten's "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof - Food You Can Trust." Her recipe is Lamb Shanks with Orzo. We've made it our own by substituting the orzo with a slow-cooked polenta that perfectly complements the rich lamb. The combination is simply divine! This recipe is perfect for impressing friends and family, and it's become a staple for our special gatherings. (For those in Michigan, Meijer is a great source for high-quality lamb shanks.) Be prepared to invest some time, but the unforgettable flavors and accolades you'll receive make it an effort well spent. You can find the ingredients and recipe for the Lamb Shanks at: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lamb-shanks-and-orzo-5171769
Polenta – My wife uses an Italian Polenta called Bertozzi. We have only been able to find it in Canada. (We have relatives there that bring it over.) Any Polenta will do – just don’t get the quick polenta.
Ingredients - Polenta
2 to 4 tablespoons of butter or margarine melted
6 cups of boiling water
2 cups of Polenta
2 teaspoons of salt
Polenta Directions: Use 1 tablespoon butter to lightly grease walls of your crock pot. Turn to high setting while measuring remaining ingredients. Add all ingredients to the crock pot with remaining melted butter and stir well. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 9 hours. (On High setting for 2 to 3 hours), stirring occasionally.
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