Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Begin by preparing shanks: On a large plate, season flour with plenty of salt and pepper then lightly dredge the shank pieces. Set a large, heavy-based pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a 2-count of olive oil then carefully add the shanks to the pot and brown all over. Remove the shanks to a plate and set aside. Toss in the garlic, carrots, onion, bay leaf, thyme and cloves. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, browning the vegetables, then add wine, beef stock and finally barley. Return the shanks to the pan. Cover and roast in the oven for 2 hours.
While they are cooking, prepare the potato crust and Garlic-Parsley Butter: Chop garlic, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Press and mash the garlic with the flat blade of your knife to form a paste. Fold in the chopped parsley. Melt the butter in a small sauce pot and add the garlic-parsley mixture. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes and set aside. Peel the potatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
After the stew has been cooking for 2 hours, remove from oven and arrange potatoes on top to completely cover the stew - you may have to cut some of the potato pieces smaller to fit. Place back in the oven uncovered and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked, then baste with garlic-parsley butter.
Serve the stew garnished with parsley sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	975.95 Kcal (4086 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.23g	56%
Cholesterol	103.83mg	35%
Sodium	596.49mg	25%
Potassium	2536.2mg	54%
Total Carbs	128.31g	43%
Sugars	10.66g	43%
Dietary Fiber	17.08g	68%
Protein	33.45g	67%
Vitamin C	31.1mg	52%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	149mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	124.24 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.61g	56%
Cholesterol	13.22mg	35%
Sodium	75.93mg	25%
Potassium	322.86mg	54%
Total Carbs	16.33g	43%
Sugars	1.36g	43%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	68%
Protein	4.26g	67%
Vitamin C	4mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	33%
Iron	0.8mg	34%
Calcium	19mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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