Braised Lamb Shanks - American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 10 pieces of American Lamb shanks, bones trimmed to fit the pan
• 1 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (divided)
• 2 onions, (grated and water removed)
• 6 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (optional)
• 1 large cinnamon stick
• 3 fresh bay leaves
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 6 -8 cups stock (wine is added as part of the total liquid)
• 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses (or balsamic reduction)
• Dry red wine (optional)
• Mashed potatoes
• Orange zest
• Fresh rosemary
• Freshly cracked pepper
• Chili flakes