Braised Lamb with broth

2 tablespoons olive oil 4 lamb shanks , about 12 oz. each salt and black pepper 4 garlic cloves , whole 1 Spanish onion , coarsely chopped (medium) 1 large[...]

4 lamb shanks (4 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 24 cloves garlic , peeled 12 cloves garlic , unpeeled 6 bay leaves 6 sprigs[...]