Italian Lamb Shanks (Zwt II)

Betty Crocker - 1 of life's little historical cooking pleasures we seem to have left behind now that the internet is but a keystroke away. I laid down to take a nap w/a 20 yr-old BC paperback in hand & went sound asleep. I awoke still holding the book & the pgs were turned to this recipe. Seemed like a ZWT II sign to me & I confess to updating a bit to better reflect modern cooking methods. Not a modern recipe for lamb, but I was having a nostalgic moment (Time to marinate is not included).

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 Shanks

Ingredients

• 1  cup  Italian salad dressing
• 4 (12 ounce)  lamb shanks
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  onion salt
• 1⁄3 cup shortening (See Note)

Directions

1. Trim lamb shanks of any excess fat. Place shanks in a sturdy plastic bag lrg enough to hold all 4 shanks & pour the Italian salad dressing over them. Refrigerate at least 5 hrs, occ rearranging the meat & marinade to get complete & equal coverage.
2. Remove lamb & reserve the marinade.
3. Mix 1/2 cup cheese, flour, parsley flakes, salt & onion salt. Coat lamb w/the cheese mixture & reserve any that remains.
4. Heat shortening in 12-inch skillet or dutch oven til melted. Cook lamb in hot shortening (turning occ) till browned on all sides. Drain all hot shortening from skillet (See Note).
5. Sprinkle any remaining cheese mixture over the lamb. Add reserved marinade to the pan & enough water for a slow simmer.
6. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover pan & reduce heat to simmer.
7. Cook till tender (about 2 1/2 hrs), turning occ & adding water to pan as needed. Serve w/additional grated Parmesan cheese on the side.
8. NOTE: While the recipe calls for the use of shortening, we all know it's rarely used now. Feel free to sub your oil of choice.