When buying shanks from the butcher, check where they're come from. They may not always be from the same source as the other lamb. FAQs about BBC Food ...

The meat on these lamb shanks is so tender that it falls off the bone. Serve with mounds of mash for the ultimate comfort food supper. Equipment: You need a slow cooker to make this recipe.

Lamb shanks are so flavorful, but their tough connective tissue leaves very few cooking methods that will produce an edible meal. They do best when cooked low and slow, until the meat is falling ...