Lamb Shanks Roasted Vegetables

Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: LOW 8 to 10 hours or HIGH 4 to 6 hours

Ingredients:

• 4 - large lamb shanks, cracked
• 4 - cloves garlic, split
• 1/2 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - teaspoon pepper
• 1 - medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 - pound carrots, baby - cut in thin strips
• 2 - stalks celery, cut in 2" strips
• 2 - whole bay leaves, crumbled
• 1 - teaspoon oregano
• 1 - teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 - cup dry white wine
• 3 - large beefsteak tomatoes, diced
• 1 - cup lemon juice

Directions:

1. Rub lamb with garlic and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a fry pan, brown shanks in hot oil.
3. Place onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of 3 to 4-1/2 quart slow cooker. 
4. Add meat, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, wine, tomatoes, and lemon juice.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.