I slice them in singles, toss them in a slow cooker with onion, carrot, celery, broth, beer, water, ketchup, herbs and anything else I find around to suit. Comes out as a stew with falling off the bone meat (which is the purpose here) that carries the smoky flavour of the cook. I serve over mashed potatoes after reducing the sauce and adding butter to finish.
I've never found this flavour in any stew or soup in a restaurant.
James