Port-Braised Lamb Shanks

• 2 leeks (about 1 1/4 lb. total)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced or pressed garlic
• 3 lamb shanks (about 3 1/2 lb. total), bones cracked and fat trimmed
• 1 pound oranges, rinsed and thinly sliced crosswise (ends discarded)
• 2/3 cup port
• 1/4 cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur (optional)
• About 1/2 teaspoon salt
• About 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Trim root ends, coarse tops, and outer layers from leeks; cut leeks in half lengthwise. Rinse under running water, flipping layers to flush out grit. Coarsely chop.
2. Pour oil into a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add leeks and garlic; stir often until leeks are limp, about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, rinse lamb shanks and pat dry. Add lamb, 1 cup water, orange slices, port, Cointreau, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to pan. Cover and bring to a simmer.
4. Transfer pan to a 325u0b0 regular or convection oven and bake until lamb is very tender when pierced, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Check occasionally; if pan gets too dry, add water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed. Uncover and bake until meat is well browned, 10 to 20 minutes longer.
5. Serve from pan, or spoon into a wide, shallow bowl. Add more salt and pepper to taste.

leeks, olive oil, garlic, lamb shanks, oranges, port, liqueur, salt, pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/port-braised-lamb-shanks (may not work)