INGREDIENTS:
* 4 lamb shanks
* 2 Tblsp. Olive oil
* 2 onions [chopped]
* 1/4 cup Armenian or Italian parsley [chopped]
* 1 green bell pepper [chopped]
* 1/2 cup white wine
* 15 0z. can of crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
* 1 teaspoon of fresh basil leaves [chopped]
* 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves [chopped]
* 1 teaspoon fresh Rosemary leaves
* 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
* Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
* In a heavy skillet, brown off the lamb shanks in the olive oil. (Can also be placed on a grill and browned off) Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over the shanks. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours or until tender. Baste with the sauce 2 or 3 times during cooking.
(Can be cooked on top of the stove in a covered skillet or chicken fryer at a med-low setting and served when the meat begins to fall off the bone. About 2 hours. Add white wine or water if necessary )