Red Wine-Braised Lamb Shanks

Ingredients

• 2 large white onions , chopped
• 4 lambs shanks
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 0.33 cups olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic , pressed
• 2 lemons , quartered
• 2 cans diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 1 bunch fresh basil , chopped
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 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. 3

   Cover and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours. Use juices from the pan to make a nice flavorful gravy.