Pot Roast Lamb Shank

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

         4 medium sized lamb shanks
         1 onion (sliced)
         1 pint (0.48 ltr) lamb stock
         ½ pint of cider or sweet sherry
         2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
         1 garlic glove (crushed)
         2 bay leaves
         2 table spoons cooking oil
         Salt & pepper to season

 

Preparation:

Add the oil to a hot saucepan, then add the lamb shanks, turning constantly till browned all over. If need be then do the shanks individually for more space.

When done, then add to the slow cooker heavy side down.

Add the onion to the frying pan along with the stock, cider, honey, crushed garlic and bay leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the mixture to the slow cooker along with some salt & pepper to season.

Cook for 8 hours at a medium setting.

Delicious served on a bed of mashed potatoes or boiled rice.

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