Honey-Bourbon Braised Lamb Shanks - Catelli Brothers

Ingredients

• 6 American Lamb shanks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ounces canola oil
• 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
• 1 small Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme (whole)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups bourbon
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
• 1 quart lamb or veal demiglace (or beef stock)
• 1/3 cup honey