Southwest Braised Lamb Shanks In Adobo Sauce - Shared Appetite

Ingredients

• 6 lamb shanks (approximately 4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 dried ancho chiles*, stemmed and seeded
• 4 cups orange juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 dried bay leaves
• Creamy Cheddar Jalapeno Polenta (recipe below)
• Cilantro, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 2 jalapeños, minced
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2-3 cups water
• 1 cup cornmeal (medium grind)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper