n Instructionsnn n Heat oil in heavy pan, I used my large cast iron skillet.n n With heat at medium high to high, working in batches sear your cubes of stew meat until browned on all sides, adding oil as necessary.n n Put stew meat in your slowcooker or in a heavy pot if you are using your stove top.n n Adding oil if necessary, brown your shanks on all sides.n n Place shanks in slowcooker or potn n Add remaining ingredients and cook in slowcooker on LOW for 9-10 hours or on the stovetop on simmer for 2-3 hours.n n If cooking on stovetop, you may need to add some additional liquid if it evaporates.n n If gluten is not an issue, add some to your soup as desired. I try to avoid unnecesarry gluten and it is plenty hearty without the barleynn