Recipe 2:
Rustic Lamb Shanks
In a rustic Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce

Method

Choose a deep thick bottomed pan with a lid

Heta the pan and add butter and oil.

Add the bacon and shallots, garlic and the quartered field muchrooms and cook gently for 2-3 mins

Roll the shanks in seasoned flour and place into a pan and carefully seal all meat surfaces over a moderate heat, until lightly browned.

Pour in the wine and bring to the boil and add seasoning and thyme.

Put lid on and turn the heat down uintil the liquor is simmering.

Cook for about 40-50 mins or until the meat is cooked. Check the seasoning.

When meat is well cooked remove from the pan and set aside to keep warm.

Bring the cooking liquor to the boil and skim off excess grease and add tomatoes

Replace meat into sauce until ready to serve.

Serve in a deep bowl or plate, sprinkled with chopped parsley and a sprig of thyme, together with desired potatoes and vegetables.

4 covers - Prep: 35 min - Cook: 50 min
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Ingredients

4 x 200g/8oz butcher prepared lamb shanks

300ml Gourmet Classic Cabernet Sauvignon Cooking Wine

6oz/150g plain flour

50g/2oz unsalted butter

100g/4oz choppd smoked bacon

125ml vegetable oil

1 tsp chopped parsley

200g/8oz field mushrooms

8 cherry tomatoes

* peeled shallots

2 cloves of garlic

2 sprigs of thyme

Black pepper and salt to taste.