Passover-Inspired Braised Lamb With Dried Fruit

Step 1

Season the meat with salt and pepper and put it in a pot that will fit it snugly and can later be covered. Add the spices and a 1/2 bottle of wine. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a slow bubble, and cover. Cook about an hour, then add onion, garlic, ginger and dried fruit, and check to make sure the liquid isn’t evaporating too quickly; turn and continue to cook. Add the remaining red wine if the mixture looks dry, but essentially cook this without fuss.

Step 2

When the meat is very tender — after about 2 1/2 hours — uncover. Check and adjust the seasoning as necessary, garnish and serve.