Venison Shanks With Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 venison shanks (about 2 1/2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. water
1 garlic cover
1 Tbsp. parsley
1 Tbsp. marjoram
1 tsp. basil
cooked noodles

Preparation

In a heavy skillet, brown shanks on all sides in 1 tablespoon butter.
Add 1 1/2 cups water and salt.
Cook, covered, over low heat for 1 hour.
In a small skillet, add flour to 2 tablespoons butter; cook and stir until flour is brown.
Stir in 1/2 cup water until smooth.
Add to meat and stir until smooth.
Add herbs. Cover and cook slowly 1 more hour until meat is tender.
Add more water during cooking if needed to maintain a good gravy.
Place shanks on a bed of hot cooked noodles.
Spoon gravy over them. Serves 4.