FD HELP NEEDED ASAP PLEASE

[itati]

I am doing lamb shanks for our dinner and it says cover withstock to cook. I don't want to use stock, do I have too or what else can I use? I have put some red onions and carrots under the meat.

[McDreamy]

Red wine?

[itati]

FOOD not blooming FD

[itati]

Ooo, I have some merlot. Would that be criminal to cook with? Sounds delish.

[savoycabbage]

I would say red wine too.

[McDreamy]

Sounds great , was once told you shouldn't cook with anything you wouldn't be prepared to drink!

[itati]

Okay. Merlot it is. How much?

[McDreamy]

How much stock did it say to use?

[itati]

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[itati]

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[McDreamy]

Would probably put a fair amount in there unless you are cooking them in a slow cooker.

[itati]

Damn, didn't think of the slow cooker. They are in the oven and I have put about a glass full. Not enough?

[McDreamy]

Maybe a little more? Keep an eye on it and top up if neccessary I reckon.

[itati]

Thanks.

Hope Dh isn't too dispoointed there won't be a full bottle to drink.

[itati]

Just checked and poured more on. I would need 2-3 bottles to completely cover them.

[Sparkletastic]

You could add water too - doesn't need to be 100% vino . Got any bay leaves to flavour it up a bit?

[itati]

Will add water if needed next time. No bay leaves, not something I have bought since DS1 was 1.

[itati]

Thanks for all your help.

It was delicious.