Meat · raw

Lamb shanks

The lower leg on the bone; rich in connective tissue, slow-braised until falling apart in red wine, tagines and nihari-style curries.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodLamb neck

    Less gelatinous with no handsome bone; shorter braise.

  • T2 · GoodLamb shoulder

    Braises similarly but less sticky; serve in chunks.

  • T2 · GoodVeal shank

    Milder and leaner; still rich and gelatinous.

  • T3 · In a pinchBeef shin

    Beefier; braise long the same way.

  • T3 · In a pinchOxtail

    Beef flavour and lots of bone; braise long and skim the fat.

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