It is in the oven now, I did cut it in half so it would fit into the skillet for browning. It is good that I looked past the first recipe I found for braising, I was really surprised to find out that it is best to start at a very low temperature for the first two hours! It makes sense though, considering what we are seeking to gelatinize the connective tissue. I've already found out that "low" on my crockpot isn't very low...so the oven method is best. I experimented with seasonings and veggies, so even if it isn't ready in time for dinner tonight it should be very nice for tomorrow's dinner. Hmmmm, thinking about sauteeing extra onions and mushrooms to go along with it