Let's talk lamb shanks

Perfect for a cosy night in, slow-roasted lamb shanks are well worth the wait! The hero of the slow cooker, this hearty cut of meat practically falls off the bone after being cooked. It’s a lovely flavourful cut that families adore and can be stretched with the addition of beans, pulses and legumes for a truly hearty meal.

We’ve gathered our six most popular lamb shank recipes for you to choose from.

Lamb shank and kale ragu

Hearty and full of wintery goodness, few people will say no to a bowl of this and many will go back for seconds. Double the recipe and keep some for an easy future meal on a busy night.

Lamb shanks in satay sauce

These are the BEST lamb shanks. Fragrant, nutty and in a beautiful coconut sauce, they’re unbelievably easy to make and are guaranteed to impress everyone.

Lamb shank broth

A pot of this soup bubbling away on the stovetop is just the ticket on a blustery winters day. Use whatever vegetables are in season and you’ve got yourself a bowl full of happiness.

Balsamic and tomato lamb shanks

One of our most popular recipes on the site and quite rightly so. Simple pantry staples are combined to bring you the most meltingly tender dinner. We love it both in the slow cooker and the oven.

Braised lamb shanks in red wine

Think elegant and French, a short ingredient list makes this dinner easy to pull together and the results are sublime. Make sure you use a great pasta sauce as it will impact the flavour.

Indian-spiced lamb shanks

This is Kiwi classic meets vibrant Indian flavours for a delicious twist on the lamb shank. Serve with fresh roti and plenty of chutneys for the ultimate Indian inspired feast.