Recipe: Lamb Shanks Greek Style

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Lamb Shanks Greek Style

2-1/2 lbs. meaty lamb shanks -- sliced as for osso bucco (ask the butcher to do this for you)
1 can plum tomatoes -- (28 oz)
2 large yellow onions -- sliced
6 cloves minced garlic -- (use at least 6 cloves)
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch cinnamon
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
Cooked orzo -- optional

Brown lamb in olive oil. Remove to cooker. Brown onions and garlic, also remove to cooker. Deglaze pan with wine, stirring to mix drippings in. Put wine in crockpot with tomatoes and spices. Cook, LOW for about 7-8 hours. Before serving, correct for salt and pepper, stir in a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh parsley.

Serving Ideas : Serve over cooked orzo pasta, with a good quality feta cheese on top.

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