The lamb shank braise: Preheat oven to 315 degrees F. Trim excess fat from shank, heat cast iron pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil, season shank assertively with salt and pepper, and slowly brown all sides over medium high heat. Remove from pan, discarding excess oil. Add onion. Cook for 5 minutes. Add carrots, celery, garlic and bay leaf. Cook until vegetables are caramelized and tender. Add wine and reduce. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Place shank in deep pan or dish. Pour vegetables and broth over shanks. Bring back to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and braise for about 1 hour 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove to cool. Strain vegetables from braising liquid. Simmer liquid to skim all that rises to the top and reduce by half. Pull meat from bone and set aside both meat and braising liquid.
Cannellini beans:
Cover beans with stock and water. Add bay leaf and vegetables, bringing to a simmer. Season to taste, continuing to simmer until beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Add more water as necessary.
The loin marinade:
Trim away silver skin from loin. Rub with marinade ingredients.
The basil puree: 1/2 garlic clove Pinch salt 8 basil leaves, freshest available 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Place garlic and a pinch of salt in a mortar. Puree, then add basil. Puree again. Slowly add olive oil to combine.
The lamb loin and sausage: 1 pound lamb loin, prepared with marinade and grilled to medium rare and allow to rest before slicing, about 5 minutes 1 pound sweet fennel Italian sausage, grilled about 7 minutes and sliced
Heat cannellini beans in lamb shank braising liquid. Add braised meat and sausage to mixture. Slice lamb loin against the grain. Spoon ragout onto plate, then arrange slices of lamb loin over ragout. Drizzle with basil puree and garnish with fresh basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2785.27 Kcal (11661 kJ)
Calories from fat	152.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.96g	26%
Cholesterol	3.6mg	1%
Sodium	357.95mg	15%
Potassium	3252.65mg	69%
Total Carbs	100.21g	33%
Sugars	33.16g	133%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	7%
Protein	5.02g	10%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	29.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	1096.05 Kcal (4589 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.68g	26%
Cholesterol	1.42mg	1%
Sodium	140.86mg	15%
Potassium	1279.97mg	69%
Total Carbs	39.43g	33%
Sugars	13.05g	133%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	7%
Protein	1.98g	10%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	11.7mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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