Sometimes I simply dredge them in seasoned flour, brown them slightly in oil,
and place them in a crock pot with a bit of red wine & cook on low for 6 hours
or high for 3 'til done.

Or you can put them in a crock pot with out browning and pour over some cream
of mushroom soup mixed with a little curry powder.

I've even poured salsa from a jar over them and slow-cooked them -- lamb shanks
are one of my husband's favorite meals, and fortunately for us they go on sale
frequently where we live!