Lamb Shanks Adobo

Ingredients

• LAMB
• 4 lamb shanks (about 1 lb. each)
• Finely chopped white onion and cilantro
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ADOBO
• + 12 more ingredients
• • 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 6 dried ancho chiles*, stemmed, seeded, and wiped clean with a damp cloth
  • 1 qt. fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano*
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 stick canela* (Mexican cinnamon) or regular cinnamon, about 3 in. long
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1. Make adobo: In a dry, heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, roast garlic, turning occasionally, until softened and speckled brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Add chiles to pan and toast, turning once, until fragrant, about 30 seconds, taking care not to let them burn. 2. Carefully po...

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