Shank Family : The Marbled Meat Club

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Shank Family

Shank family

This primal is located on the leg of the animal and is divided into Shank cross-cut and Shank center cut. The cuts derived from this area are mainly used in braising, meaning long cooking.

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Shank Cross-Cut

This cut comes from the cross section of the leg.

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Shank Center-Cut

This cut comes from the central part of the cross section of the leg.