Ingredients

  • 6 None French-trimmed lamb shanks, fat trimmed
  • 1/4 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 None onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 None anchovy fillets, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
  • 1 None celery stalk, sliced
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • None None Mashed potato, to serve
  • None None Grated lemon peel, to garnish

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Dust the lamb shanks with the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven on high heat. Cook the lamb shanks in batches for 4 mins, turning, until browned. Remove from pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins, stirring, until softened.
  • Increase the heat to high. Add the balsamic vinegar and boil rapidly until reduced by half. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Stir in the tomato and anchovies.
  • Return the lamb shanks to the pan with the carrot and celery and top with thyme. Cover tightly with the lid or foil.
  • Bake for 1 1/2-2 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone. Uncover and cook for another 20 mins. Serve with mashed potato and lemon peel to garnish.