Lamb Shank Broth

Paul Flynn's lamb shank broth serves 6.

1. Preheat the oven to 160 c.
2. Heat the oil in a pan until gently smoking and season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
3. Add the lamb shanks to the pot and colour until the meat is dark and crisp.
4. Lift the shanks from the pot then carefully remove the oil from the pot.
5. Wipe the pot with some kitchen towel and put it back on the hob over a gentle heat.
6. Add the Kerrygold butter, onion, garlic and bacon lardons to the pot then cook for 10-15 minutes until soft and golden.
7. Add the tomato purée and cook it out for a minute or two.
8. Next, add the soup mix grains, followed by the cider and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
9. Return the lamb to the pot and add the cinnamon and oregano.
10. Cover and cook in the oven for up to two hours, with the last half hour uncovered. The time will depend on the size of the lamb shanks. The main thing is to make sure the lamb is falling off the bone.
11. Once cooked, remove the lamb and allow it to cool a little then chop into small chunks.
12. Pop it back in the broth, add the parsley, season with salt and pepper and serve.
13. A little bit of hot dijon mustard can be stirred in when serving to add some extra flavour.