Lamb and apple cider braise
Braised lamb with sweet prune and apple taste
6 - 8
Serves
15 mins
Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Allyson Gofton
Apple cider, when simmered gently with lamb shoulder chops, leeks and a handful of prunes, creates a delicious sauce in this easy family meal.
Apple cider, when simmered gently with lamb shoulder chops, leeks and a handful of prunes, creates a delicious sauce in this easy family meal.
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Ingredients
6-8 Quality Mark lamb shoulder chops
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well-trimmed
2 leeks
trimmed and sliced
6-8 garlic cloves
crushed and sliced
2 cups apple cider
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12-14 prunes
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2 green apples
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peeled and thickly sliced
1 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp black pepper
Method
To Braise Lamb
Slow Cooker Method
1
In a stovetop-proof casserole dish, brown the lamb chops well in a dash of oil. Set aside.
2
Add a dash more oil to the pan and lightly brown the leeks and garlic.
3
Stir in the cider and simmer until reduced by half.
4
Return the lamb to the casserole dish, scatter over the prunes, apple slices and marjoram and cover.
5
Simmer on top of the stove for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
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6
Alternatively, bake in the oven at 160ºC for 1-1½ hours.
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7
Season with pepper and a pinch of sugar if you find the cider too acidic.
8
Garnish with extra fresh-picked marjoram leaves.
9
Delicious with baked or mashed pumpkin.
Nutrition Information per Serving (219g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 8 serves and is for the lamb and apple cider braise only.
Energy
917kJ (219 kcal)
Protein
12.9g
Total Fat
9.8g
Saturated Fat
2.6g
Carbs
13.8g
Dietary Fibre
3.8g
Sodium
36mg
Iron
1.3mg
Zinc
2.0mg
Vitamin B12
0.8µg
