Lamb Shanks Braised with Cherry Beer and Port Recipe

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 4 Québec lamb shanks of 550g each
• Salt and ground pepper
• 3 big shallots, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablepoons honey
• 1 star anise
• 1/2 cup cherry beer (or any other berry fruits), lukewarm
• 1/2 cup port
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 20 dried prunes, coarsely chopped
• 5 dried figs, coarsely chopped