Lamb And Broccoli Stew

Serves: 4

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

58

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1 sprig

Rosemary

1 sprig

Thyme

2 large

Egg

Directions:

1

For lamb: Whisk sugar, 3/4 cup salt, and 10 cups water in a large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve

2

Add lamb, cover, and chill for at least 12 hours and up to 2 days

3

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat

4

Add onions, garlic, rosemary sprig, thyme sprig, and bay leaf

5

Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and soft, 10-15 minutes

6

Remove pot from heat and add wine, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan

7

Return pot to heat and simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes

8

Remove lamb shoulder from brine; add to pot, along with broth

9

Bring to a boil

10

Reduce heat; simmer gently, partially covered and skimming fat occasionally, until lamb is fork-tender, 5-6 hours

11

Transfer lamb to a platter and remove bones

12

Cut or shred meat into bite-size pieces

13

If needed, boil cooking liquid in pot until reduced to 6 cups, 15-30 minutes

14

Season sauce with salt, if needed

15

Return lamb to pot

16

DO AHEAD: Lamb can be prepared 3 days ahead

17

Let cool slightly, then chill until cold

18

Cover and keep chilled

19

Discard fat and reheat before serving

20

Whisk sugar, 3/4 cup salt, and 10 cups water in a large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve

21

Add lamb, cover, and chill for at least 12 hours and up to 2 days

22

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat

23

Add onions, garlic, rosemary sprig, thyme sprig, and bay leaf

24

Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and soft, 10-15 minutes

25

Remove pot from heat and add wine, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan

26

Return pot to heat and simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes

27

Remove lamb shoulder from brine; add to pot, along with broth

28

Bring to a boil

29

Reduce heat; simmer gently, partially covered and skimming fat occasionally, until lamb is fork-tender, 5-6 hours

30

Transfer lamb to a platter and remove bones

31

Cut or shred meat into bite-size pieces

32

If needed, boil cooking liquid in pot until reduced to 6 cups, 15-30 minutes

33

Season sauce with salt, if needed

34

Return lamb to pot

35

DO AHEAD: Lamb can be prepared 3 days ahead

36

Let cool slightly, then chill until cold

37

Cover and keep chilled

38

Discard fat and reheat before serving

39

For garlic emulsion and garnish: Place eggs in a small saucepan and add water to cover by 1"

40

Bring to a boil and remove from heat

41

Cover and let sit for 3 minutes

42

Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool completely

43

Peel

44

Combine eggs, garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender

45

With the motor running, gradually add oil, blending until a creamy sauce forms

46

Season garlic emulsion with salt and more lemon juice, if desired

47

Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes

48

Drain; rinse under cold water

49

Divide stew among bowls and garnish with broccoli, parsley, tarragon, and garlic emulsion

50

Place eggs in a small saucepan and add water to cover by 1"

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Bring to a boil and remove from heat

52

Cover and let sit for 3 minutes

53

Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool completely

54

Peel

55

Combine eggs, garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender

56

With the motor running, gradually add oil, blending until a creamy sauce forms

57

Season garlic emulsion with salt and more lemon juice, if desired

58

Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes

59

Drain; rinse under cold water

60

Divide stew among bowls and garnish with broccoli, parsley, tarragon, and garlic emulsion