Italian Style Lamb Shanks with White Beans by Instant Pot Recipes

– 1 2/3 tablespoons kosher salt (divided)
– 4 cups Water
– 8 ounces cannellini beans (or white northern beans, dried)
– 4 lamb shanks (10-ounces each)
– 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
– 1/2 cup dry white wine (or dry white vermouth)
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 medium onion (quartered)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 large carrots (peeled, 1 quartered and 1 coarsely chopped)
– 1 small fennel bulb (quartered, fronds reserved (optional)
– 2 cups chicken stock
– 1 medium tomato (seeded and chopped)
– black pepper (freshly ground)

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 45 min