Dust the shanks with flour and brown in a hot skillet. Place in oven dish(with lid) with all other ingredients. Braise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours until meat is very soft. Take out the oven and serve on polenta, rice or pasta.
I served mine with Polenta, here's how....
Make polenta according to packet instructions. When cooked, add a knob of butter and a handful of grated parmesan cheese
