Chef Jesse’s Slow Braised Lamb Shanks

Name: Chef Jesse’s Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
Yield: Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Braised Lamb Shanks; Whipped potatoes (optional); Whole roasted baby carrots with herbs (optional); 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 4 cups veal stock or water; 4-6 Thyme sprigs; 2 bay leaves; 4 medium carrots, peeled, medium dice; Spice Blend; 2 tablespoons grape seed oil; 1 medium onion, medium dice; 4 celery stalks, medium dice; ½ cup tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine (pinot or merlot); 4 to 6 lamb shanks; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon granulated onion; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; Grape seed oil, as needed