Braised Lamb Shanks

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 F. Rub the quatre epices all over the lamb shanks and season them generously with salt and white pepper.
2. 2
   Stand the lamb shanks in a heavy roasting pan.
3. 3
   Roast in the center of the oven, uncovered, for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Remove from the oven.
5. 5
   Add the wine and the stock and cover.
6. 6
   Return the lamb shanks to the oven and braisewithout interveninguntil the meat is very tender and just beginning to fall off the bone, about 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the lamb shanks to a warmed platter.
8. 8
   Season generously with salt and white pepper.
9. 9
   Cover the lamb shanks with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve and serve.