Moroccan BBQ Recipes - Red Hot and Ready (Full Episode) | BBQ Cooking Show

lamb shanks

🥗Healthier: beef shanks

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Beef and pork shanks are more affordable and still provide rich flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils provide protein and fiber, while white beans are often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be used for convenience, though fresh adds more flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Season lamb shanks with salt and black pepper; add to the pot, browning on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and paprika; stir to coat the lamb.

Add chopped tomatoes and chickpeas; mix well.

Pour in stock to cover the lamb; bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; braise for 2-3 hours until lamb is tender.

Add chopped carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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