Braised lamb shanks
Ingredients:
* 1 large white onions, chopped
* 2 lamb shanks
* 1 cup dry red wine
* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, pressed
* 1/2 lemon (cut into quarters)
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
* 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1-1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place the onions in a layer in the bottom of a Dutch oven or medium roasting pan with a lid. Arrange the lamb shanks on top of the onions. Pour the wine, balsamic vinegar and olive oil over the lamb. Place a clove of pressed garlic next to each shank, and a quarter of a lemon on each side. Pour the tomatoes over everything, then season with salt, pepper and basil.
3. Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 2 hours (up to 3). Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.