6    Lamb shanks (3/4 lb each,
Trimmed of fat)
Olive or corn oil
2 md Onions (cut in 1/4" slices)
1 ts Allspice
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1    Teapoon salt
1/2 ts Pepper
3 c  Chopped canned tomatoes

Lightly coat lamb with oil; arrange in 13*2*9″ baking dish. Bake in
450 oven for 30 minutes, turning once. Remove lamb from oven; reduce
heat to 350. Place onion slices over lamb; sprinkle with allspice,
nutmeg, salt & pepper. Pour tomatoes evenly over all. Return lamb to
oven; bake 2 hours, basting frequently.