Barbecue Pulled Lamb Shank on Crusty Rolls
Saucy barbecue sandwiches are classic summertime fare. Serve with a side of slaw.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 4 lamb foreshanks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 4 cups fat-free chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
- 3/4 cup prepared barbecue sauce
- 6 crusty rolls
Directions
- In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Pat shanks dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Brown shanks on all sides.
- Place in a roasting pan. Add onion, chicken broth, and oregano. Roast at 375ºF for 2 hours, turning shanks every 30 minutes.
- When meat is done, remove from broth and cool. Strain broth, reserving onions. Reserve 1/4 cup of broth. Refrigerate or freeze remaining broth for use in soups or stews.
- Remove meat from bones; shred meat removing fat. In pan, combine pulled lamb, barbecue sauce, and 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup reserved broth if needed. Heat, stirring to combine sauce and lamb.
- Split rolls and spoon on meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 510
Calories from Fat 198 (39%)
(34%)Total Fat 22g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(45%)Cholesterol 135mg
(69%)Sodium 1655mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 33g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(90%)Protein 45g
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