Braised Lamb Belly Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Lamb Belly

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the lamb belly with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat, and sear the lamb belly on both sides until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.

2. 2

   Sauté Aromatics

   In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add baby onions and cook until slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Braise the Lamb

   Return the lamb belly to the pot, and pour in the lamb or beef stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for about 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

4. 4

   Prepare Mint Labneh

   While the lamb is braising, mix the plain yogurt with finely chopped mint leaves and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

5. 5

   Cook Fava Beans

   If using fresh fava beans, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then cool in ice water and peel. If using frozen, simply heat them in a saucepan until warmed through. Season with salt and black pepper.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once the lamb belly is tender, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the lamb belly and serve with fava beans, mint labneh, and drizzle with lamb jus from the pot.