Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Rosemary Lamb & Garlic

As the evenings start to cool in Normanville, it’s the perfect time to bring out the slow cooker or heavy casserole pot and let dinner take care of itself.

Lamb shanks are one of those classic cuts that reward patience. Cooked low and slow, they become meltingly tender, rich in flavour and perfect for soaking up with creamy mash or crusty bread.

And right now, our premium lamb shanks are just $16.99kg — making this beautiful comfort meal surprisingly affordable.

Why Lamb Shanks?

Lamb shanks are cut from the lower leg, meaning they’re full of connective tissue and flavour. When cooked slowly, that tissue breaks down into gelatin, creating a rich, silky sauce and fall-off-the-bone meat.

It’s simple food, done properly.

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks from Normanville Meat & Seafood
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups beef or lamb stock
• 1 cup red wine (optional but recommended)
• 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Olive oil
• Salt and cracked pepper

Method

1. Brown the shanks
   Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pot and brown the shanks on all sides until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Build the base
   In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot and garlic until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook for a minute to deepen the flavour.

3. Add liquid
   Return the lamb shanks to the pot. Pour in the wine and stock. Add rosemary sprigs. The liquid should mostly cover the shanks.

4. Slow cook
   Cover and cook at 160°C for 2.5–3 hours (or on low in a slow cooker for 6–8 hours) until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

5. Finish the sauce
   Remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes if you’d like the sauce to thicken slightly.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over creamy mashed potatoes with seasonal greens, or alongside roasted vegetables and crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

This is the kind of meal that fills the house with warmth and brings everyone to the table.

Butcher’s Tip

Don’t rush it. The magic is in the slow cooking. The longer, gentle heat is what transforms this cut into something special.

Our lamb shanks are currently $16.99kg.

Order online for Click & Collect or pop in store and we’ll set you up with everything you need for a proper slow-cooked dinner.

Comfort food starts at the counter.