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Braised Lamb Shanks

FEW THINGS ARE more satisfying than the heady, promising aroma of lamb shanks slowly braising in a rich broth. As it fills the kitchen, the scent foretells a cozy, satisfying supper that’s perfect for a cold winter evening.

It’s not difficult to achieve this in your own home. But it does involve a focused shopping trip to a butcher that carries lamb shanks. If you don’t have a specialty butcher nearby who can supply you with high-quality cuts, try the butcher counter at your local supermarket. Lamb shanks

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