Show Ser Serve e Lamb Shanks for New Treat By ANNA BINES SINES Theres There's a bright new world of eating in store for those who've never tasted some of the tried and true braised meat favorites Flavor aplenty and tenderness too lurk within these meats just waiting to be coaxed out by proper methods of cooking And to add to their worthiness they're kind to the budget for they're among the less demand ed cuts in your meat dealers dealer's case With those in the know lamb shanks are one of the favorItes favorites favorites fa fa- fa- fa of these very special kinds of meats They're rich with the good lamb flavor so they're Ideal for bringing this meat to the table in a budget- budget conscious fashion One of the most important I parts of braised meats is the good brown gravy which accompanies accompanies accompanies them During the braising braising brais brais- ing process much of the rich I meat flavor and nutrients go into the drippings at the bottom of the pan which is another reason for Including gravy with the meat Turnabout So strangely enough the first thing that's done in the braising process is in preparation for thelast the thelast thelast last step the step the meat is completely completely com corn and thoroughly browned in hot lard or drippings so that when the meat is all cooked the gravy will be a deep glossy brown The meat is often floured before this browning so that it wi will be even richer in flavor and color When the meats meat's been properly proper proper- ly browned a small amount of liquid is added the heavy pot or pan frying-pan is covered tightly I and the meat cooked slowly and well until its it's tender Dont Don't MENU l Braised Lamb Shanks Potatoes Carrots and Onions Fruit Plato Salad Ginger Giner Cookies Milk Coffee dro drown n the meat when adding liquid its it's its it's just as cas easy to add more when its it's needed and re remember remember remember re- re member that the meat is being braised rather than cooked in liquid as in st stews ws Another important note In braising the meat must be cooked over low heat just the same as in any other process And In braising this low temperature temperature tem tem- is maintained by keeping keeping keeping keep keep- ing the liquid at the simmering stage stage smiling smiling not laughing as a saying goes In other words the liquid is never allowed to reach the boiling point but is kept at a under just stage Lamb shanks are tast grand ing cooked by themselves with some of the favorite lamb seasonings seasonings sea sea- added thyme added thyme garlic rosemary or marjoram are arc often preferred Just a clove of garlic or the merest whiff of the other herbs is enough to give it the hint of oC seasoning that's sug sug- The braised lamb shanks are area a meal a-meal meal in themselves so dont don't overload the menu with other foods A mixed fruit salad that doubles as both salad and dessert dessert dessert des des- sert is a wise choice though Ifa if ifa ifa a little something extra seems desirable cookies might be added to round out the menu |