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Available most commonly from beef, buffalo, lamb, pork, and veal, this cut of meat is taken from the foreleg of the animal. Since the Shank consists of a large portion of connective tissue, the meat will be tough for general use. Therefore, a Shank bone with the meat is often used for recipes that either braise or slow cook the meat to tenderize it. Soups, stews, and braised meat dishes are commonly prepared with a Shank bone and meat.
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Lamb Shank | 
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Pork Shank |
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) |
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| Calories 182 |
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| Protein 27g |
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| Total Fat 7g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 0g |
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| Potassium 329mg |
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| Sodium 69mg |
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| Cholesterol 83mg |
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| Serving Size 1 oz |
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| Calories 133 |
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| Protein 20g |
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| Total Fat 5g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 0g |
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| Potassium 329mg |
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| Sodium 81mg |
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| Cholesterol 64mg |
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| Serving Size 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse) |
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| Calories 231 |
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| Protein 25g |
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| Total Fat 13g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 0g |
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| Potassium 313mg |
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| Sodium 67mg |
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| Cholesterol 83mg |
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Shank term - Related Content |
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| A processed cut taken from the bottom half of the leg. The shank end contains less fat, is not as meaty as the butt end, but it contains only one leg bone, making it easier to ... |
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| A cut of meat from the lower end of the legs. This is a lean, tough, but very flavorful and economical cut of lamb, which becomes tender and succulent when properly prepared, ... |
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| Any cut of meat taken from the foreleg of beef, lamb, pork, buffalo, or veal. Shank cuts include the pork ham hocks, which are sometimes referred to as the hock end or the ankle ... |
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| Preparing lamb shanks in a slow cooker ensures that this tough, flavorful cut will be tender and succulent. Have the butcher cut shanks cross-wise into 2 inch pieces so they will fit easily into the cooker. (Whole, uncut shanks will fit a large oval cooker). Don't be alarmed by the quantity of garlic - it becomes sweet and mellow with long cooking, and is delicious squeezed out onto the meat. |
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