Beef Shank

[HHYak]

Due to unforseen circumstances I have added a 5.6lb beef shank roast (which I've never cooked before) to my Christmas dino ribs cook. I was planning on doing the dino ribs at 225 or 250. I cant seem to find a good ballpark on what the cook time for the shank might be. Any tips or tricks on the shank and cook time would be much appreciated.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Beef shank benefits greatly from braising. I've never smoked it, but on the smoker, I'd salt and pepper it, put it in a pan with beef broth or some other liquid, and smoke it uncovered for an hour or two and then covered until falling apart. Keep a check on the liquid level and add as necessary. It will get smoky and then fall apart tender. Whole cook time would be 4-5 hours at 275°F, I imagine, but cook until pull apart tender.

My 2 cents...

 

[edmonds]

You can smoke cross cut shank for a couple of hours, then braise.
If you only smoke, you may be disappointed.
Braising sauce should probably be a chile and/or tomato based sauce.
You can see my recipe in following link, which I may have posted here before.

 

[edmonds]

Oops, just noticed that you had a 5 lb roast, not cross cut so much thicker.
I probably would do diagonal scores, dry brine/rub, smoke for maybe 3 or 4 hours until starting to brown (don't let dry out), then braise (aluminum pan plus foil top, or dutch oven) and slow cook another 2 or 3 hours. Interested to see the results of whatever you decide.

 

[Titch]

We smoke whole Beef shank pretty often, about 250ish for about 7 hours.
We do not use liquid,but may wrap in foil for the last hour or so.
Rub of choice and on a rack in a foil pan.
I do baste the shank with the drippings. comes out great to our crowd.

some pics if I can remember how.











Any Q, feel free to ask and have a great Christmas

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

You can smoke cross cut shank for a couple of hours, then braise.
If you only smoke, you may be disappointed.
Braising sauce should probably be a chile and/or tomato based sauce.
You can see my recipe in following link, which I may have posted here before.

Nice. I just watched your Fire Roasted Beef Broth video. That was good. Might make an interesting take on a bowl of Pho

 

[HHYak]

Thank you all very much for the tips! Titch that looks great, looking forward to trying this now!