Shank cuts are flavorful and very tender when braised (pot roasting) or cooked in liquid (stewing). This cut also meets government guidelines for lean.

Nutritionals

Nutrition information per 3-ounce cooked serving: 171 calories; 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 2 g monounsaturated fat); 29 g protein; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 3.2 mcg vitamin B12; 3.3 mg iron; 8.9 mg zinc.

Recommended Cooking Methods

• Stew

Also Known As:

• Center Beef Shanks
• Cross Cut Shanks
• Fore Shank For Soup