Chef Jesse’s Slow Braised Lamb Shanks

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