Braised Lamb Shanks With White Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 lamb shanks
• 6 garlic cloves, cut into slivers
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves (or one teaspoon dried)
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound Great Northern beans
• Water to cover
• 3 medium-size onions, peeled
• Herb bouquet (thyme, parsley and bay leaf tied in a cheesecloth bag)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups chicken or meat stock
• 1/3 cup diced salt pork
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped