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Sort beans, discarding any debris.
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Rinse and place in a large bowl.
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Cover with cold water and let soak for at least 8 hours of overnight.
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Alternatively, in a large pot, cover beans with water and bring to a boil.
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Boil for 2 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
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Remove as much of the outer husk of the garlic as possible without separating the colves.
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Wrap loosely in aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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Unwrap foil and separate the cloves slightly so that they cook evenly.
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Wrap again and bake for 30 minutes longer, or until the garlic is very soft.
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Set aside to cool.
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Increase oven temperature to 325F degrees.
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In a Dutch oven, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
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Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides.
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Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
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Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan, then add carrots, onions and celery; saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
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Add wine and cook until it has reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in beef stock, tomatoes, rosemary and bay leaf.
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Peel half the roasted garlic cloves and add to the pan; bring to Return the meat to the pan, cover tightly and place in the oven.
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Bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, turning the shanks occasionally, or until the meat is very tender.
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Meanwhile, drain beans and place in a large heavy pot.
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Add water to cover by about 4 inches and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
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Drain.
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Note: This recipe can be prepared ahead to this point.
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Cover and refrigerate the stew and beans separately for up to 2 days.
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Lift off fat that has solidified on the surface of the stew and reheat before proceeding.
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With tongs, transfer the shanks to a plate, cover and keep warm.
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Remove bay leaf from the sauce and skim off fat.
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Boil the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
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Peel the remaining roasted garlic and add to the sauce along with the drained beans.
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Heat through and season with salt and pepper.
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Mound the bean mixture on a platter and place the lamb shanks on top.