Lamb and Broccoli Stew

By LRay

Lamb and Broccoli Stew
Brining the lamb before it is slowly braised results in flavorful meat.

4-6 servings

Recipe by Saltimporten Canteen in Malmo, Sweden

Photograph by Ditte Isager

February 2013

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup kosher salt plus more
• 2 pounds bone-in lamb shoulder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 medium onions, coarsely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk sugar, 3/4 cup salt, and 10 cups water in a large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. Add lamb, cover, and chill for at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, rosemary sprig, thyme sprig, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring often, until onions are golden brown and soft, 10-15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add wine, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Return pot to heat and simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

Remove lamb shoulder from brine; add to pot, along with broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently, partially covered and skimming fat occasionally, until lamb is fork-tender, 5-6 hours.

Transfer lamb to a platter and remove bones. Cut or shred meat into bite-size pieces. If needed, boil cooking liquid in pot until reduced to 6 cups, 15-30 minutes. Season sauce with salt, if needed. Return lamb to pot. DO AHEAD: Lamb can be prepared 3 days ahead. Let cool slightly, then chill until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Discard fat and reheat before serving.

Place eggs in a small saucepan and add water to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Cover and let sit for 3 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool completely. Peel.

Combine eggs, garlic, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender. With the motor running, gradually add oil, blending until a creamy sauce forms. Season garlic emulsion with salt and more lemon juice, if desired.

Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water.

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