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An extra special delicious Lamb Shank, braised with Cannellini Beans, Turnips, Carrots, Onions, and as a special flavor boost, Daikon.A weeknight dinner well worthy of a weekend dinner party. And one day it shall be!

INGREDIENTS

1 Can of Cannellini Beans
2 TB of EVOO (more if needed)
2 large Lamb Shanks
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
3 large white Turnips (about 1-1/2 lbs), peeled, halved & sliced to half circles
Daikon peeled, halved & sliced to half circles
2 Onions (chopped)
4 large Garlic Cloves (sliced)
Lemon Peel
Orange Peel
2 TB of fresh Rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
2 C of Dry Vermouth or Dry White Wine
3 C Veal or Chicken Stock
2 oz of Veal Demi Glace* (optional)

* available from “More Than Gourmet” online from Amazon

METHOD

1. Heat 2 TB of EVOO on medium-high in a 4-quart stovetop casserole. Season the Lamb Shanks liberally with Salt & Pepper, add to the casserole & sear to a deep color, about 15 minutes. Remove to a platter. Add the prepared Turnips, brown lightly until beginning to tenderize. Remove to a bowl.

2. Reduce the heat to low. Add the chopped Onions, Carrots & sliced Garlic & sauté until softened. Stir in the Lemon & Orange Peel, Rosemary & the Wine. Return the Lamb Shanks to the casserole, cover & simmer on low heat for 1 hour.

3. While the Meat cooks, add the canned Beans & their broth to a saucepan, bring to a simmer, cover & cook for 10 minutes on low. Turn off the heat & set the sauce pan aside.

4. After 1 hour, the Lamb should begin to tenderize. Remove them to a platter, leaving all liquid in the casserole. Drain the Beans & add to the casserole. along with the Turnips, Daikon, Carrots, Chicken Stock & the diluted Demi Glace. Season with Salt & Pepper. Bring to a simmer. Tuck in the Lamb, cover & cook on low 30 to 45 minutes, until all the ingredients in the casserole are very tender.

5. Transfer to plates, garnish with Rosemary branches & an additional spoonful of the sauce & serve.