Prairie Braised Buffalo Shanks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 buffalo, shank cuts each 1 . 5 inches thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup barley
2 quarts cold water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 large onion
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced thinly
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
5 fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

In a large pot, brown shanks over med-high heat in veg oil.
Add onion, garlic and carrots.
Stir in water, barley.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add coarsely chopped tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Cover and simmer on low for 2.5 hours.
Stir in fresh parsley during final 20 minutes of cooking.
Remove meat; remove bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Enjoy!