Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks in Red Wine

Ingredients

• 4 larger lamb shanks (~1.5-2kg)
• 2 large carrots, roughly chopped
• 2-3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 5-6 shallots (or 1-2 normal chopped onions)
• 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 800g of chopped tomatoes (2 tins)
• 750 ml of red wine. Yep, a whole bottle!
• 500ml chicken stock
• 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
• 5-6 sprigs of thyme
• 2-3 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper
• Olive oil & butter for frying