Beef shanks are a flavorful and versatile cut of meat that come from the leg of the cow. Known for their rich taste and hearty texture, they contain a good amount of connective tissue and marrow, which makes them ideal for slow cooking methods like braising or simmering.
A vast array of cuts come from the chuck, more than any other primal area. Let's look into the common cuts to some of the more "fancy cuts" as we call them at the butcher shop.
Some beef diagrams show the neck as an area that beef cuts can come from. What cuts are common from the neck area of a beef?
