Description

Shank Portion, comes from the lower leg section of the pig. It includes the bone and has a lot of connective tissue.

Because of the connective tissue, it's best suited for slow-cooking methods like braising or stewing. The meat becomes tender and flavorful when cooked for a longer time, often used in dishes like pork osso buco.

Judging Tips
This is the 100th most popular cut in the events we have filmed.

The most common mistake people make with this cut is calling it 91 - Ham (Bnls).
Species

Pork

Primal

Ham or Leg

Retail ID Number

97

Cookery

Dry Heat

All 3 Shank Portion In Our System
Cut #1