Braised Lamb Shanks

Directions

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325F. Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a heavy roasting pan or possibly Dutch oven large sufficient to hold the shanks in 1 layer on the stove. Add in the shanks and cook 10 min on each side. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. fat; add in the onion, carrot and celery and cook 5 min.
2. Add in the garlic, wine, water, lemon, salt and pepper. Cover and place in the oven. Cook 1 1/2 hrs or possibly till tender. Turn the lamb every 30 min and check to ensure which the liquid has not evaporated. If the pan is dry, add in another c. of water. When lamb is tender, remove the shanks from the sauce, strain the sauce through a fine sieve and throw away the vegetables.
3. Skim and throw away fat from the surface of the braising liquid. To serve, arrange the shanks on a platter and serve the braising liquid on the side.