Beef with bay

1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 3 pounds cross-cut bone-in beef shanks 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided Cooking spray 2 cups sliced onion 3/4 cup chopped[...]

1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup carrot 1/2 cup celery 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon sage 1 bay leaf 3 allspice berries or 3 cloves 6[...]