LAMB SHANKS WITH TOMATO , WHITE WINE AND WHITE BEAN MASH .

A great winter dish . You will need 4 lamb shanks . Heat 4 tbs of rice bran oil / canola oil in a large pan that will fit the shanks in one layer . Fry shanks until brown all over then transfer the shanks to a plate . Now add 2 cppeled and chopped onions to the pan along with 2 capsicums trimmed and sliced and cook till tender . Lightly oil the bowl of your slow cooker . Place the shanks into the bowl along with 2 bouquet garni . In a separate bowl mix together 1 and 3/4 cups of dry white wine , 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar , 4 tbs of minced garlic , 4 tbs of dried rosemary ,500 gm of cherry tomatoes . Add the liquid and tomato mixture to your slow cooker with the lamb shanks . Season with cracked black pepper . Cover your slow cooker and set on high for 6 hours . The meat will be falling from the bone . To prepare the white beans drain 2x 400gm cans of white beans and place in a saucepan with fresh water , bring to the boil and until the beans are heated through , drain and lightly mash , retaining some texture ( not pureed ) . season with a little sweet paprika . To serve , scoop a ladle of the warmed beans into each bowl and top with the lamb shanks and a little sauce .