Ingredients:

• 2 lamb shanks (3 to 3 1/2 pounds total), excess fat trimmed
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 to 4 medium potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cups chicken or beef stock
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf