Lamb Shank Braised in White Wine with Rosemary Recipe

In a large frying pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shanks to hot pan and brown all sides; this should take about 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic to the pan; cook for 30 to 40 seconds. Stir in onion and continue cooking until translucent 6 to 8 minutes. Return shanks to the pan and season with 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Pour in wine raise heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low cover tightly and simmer until the shanks are very tender when pierced with a knife 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Turn once or twice during cooking and add water as necessary to maintain original level of liquid. Serve shanks garnished with rosemary sprigs.