This Braised Sardines with Ground Lamb recipe is pure carnivore heaven, packed with nutrients and flavor without any plant ingredients.
Introduction
What makes this Braised Sardines with Ground Lamb truly special? Sardines are small but mighty nutritional powerhouses, offering calcium, omega-3s, and protein, while the Braised cooking method uses a combination of dry and moist heat to create fork-tender meat with concentrated flavors. The temperature control in this recipe is key to developing deep, complex flavors in the Sardines. Whether you’re new to the carnivore diet or a seasoned pro, this recipe demonstrates how satisfying animal-based eating can be.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
- 20 oz Sardines
- 3 tbsp Ghee
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Take Sardines out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Season Sardines generously with Garlic Powder.
- Heat Ghee in a suitable pan or cooking vessel.
- Cook Sardines using the Braised method until desired doneness is reached.
- Cook Ground Lamb separately using the same method, or add it during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally with additional Ghee on top.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 605
- Protein: 59g
- Fat: 41g
- Carbs: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 231mg
- Sodium: 418mg