Roasting lamb shanks

[LDC134]

I have cooked lamb shanks in red wine before, but I quite fancied roasting them this weekend. Is it ok to just roast them in some goose fat like a regular leg of lamb ? (I would cook them slowly at a low temperature) or should I stick to the regular 'in red wine' recipe ?

[vallaw]

I would think they'd be OK but maybe a bit dry - there's a lot of collagen but not a lot of fat in a lamb shank. How about pot roast on a bed of veg with a little stock to create some steam?

[LoftyLottie]

I would agree with vallaw.

I would add red wine to the stock too.

[boxtops]

They are lovely just plain roasted, with some mint gravy.

[albaqwerty]

never dared roast them,have always done them on a very low heat on the hob.

[boxtops]

I have roasted them before in a chicken-roasting tin, that keeps them moist.

[gingejbee]

Also ideal in a slow-cooker because long, slow cooking is usually recommended for them - they can become tough otherwise.

[LDC134]

Thanks very much for your help