Pork shanks

[John Russell]

I’m new to the forum. I’m planning on smoking a couple of pork shanks today at around 250 degrees. I’m thinking a few hours on the smoke then pan wrap & braise with apples, kraut, & beer. Any idea how long I should expect to become fork tender?

 

[chopsaw]

@thirdeye . He smokes shanks I believe , Maybe he'll see this in time .

 

[crankybuzzard]

If I haven't said it before, welcome to SMF!

Time will depend a lot on the pig the shanks came from and the braising liquid. Could be a couple of hours up to 3. Either way, they'll be great!

 

[sandyut]

Where do you get pork shanks? I used to live near a butcher who sold them, but cant find them here

 

[jcam222]

Welcome aboard! Post up some pics when you do them. I can't ever find the pork shanks around here.

 

[JLeonard]

No help for you but it sounds like a tasty plan! Post up the cook when you do it.

Jim

 

[chopsaw]

I can't ever find the pork shanks around here.

They get bought up and trimmed into pig wings / pork wings maybe . There's a shop here that does that .

 

[WaterRat]

You’re kinda talking a smoked osso bucco… if you smoke to 160ish IT I would plan on another 2 hrs (maybe 3) in the braise though give yourself some leeway either side. I also recommend tying the shanks with butchers twine so they dont fall apart until serving time.

Oh, and welcome to SMF!

 

[jcam222]

They get bought up and trimmed into pig wings / pork wings maybe . There's a shop here that does that .

That's exactly why I looked for them. Looks awesome

 

[chopsaw]

That's exactly why I looked for them. Looks awesome

There's a shop on the South side that sells them . One of the guys I worked with used to bring some in . They're fantastic . You'd never know it came from the shank .

 

[John Russell]

Where do you get pork shanks? I used to live near a butcher who sold them, but cant find them here

I get them online from a company called D'Artagnan. They used to just be wholesale to restauranrts & high end grocery, but now available to public

 

[John Russell]

That's exactly why I looked for them. Looks awesome

How do you like your 270 smoker. I'm cooking the shanks on my 270 "Hollywood". I also have the 270 "KC"

Where do you get pork shanks? I used to live near a butcher who sold them, but cant find them here

D'Artagnan online

 

[jcam222]

How do you like your 270 smoker. I'm cooking the shanks on my 270 "Hollywood". I also have the 270 "KC"

D'Artagnan online

I love it but rarely use it anymore as I love my Lang 84D most. I just can't bring myself to sell it lol. They are cream of the crop for charcoal cabinet smokers imo.

 

[sandyut]

D'Artagnan online

Thank you!

I actually finally just yesterday found a solid butcher not too far away (30 minutes - which isnt bad considering we don’t live in town). They had everything you can imagine, will cut anything to order, been there 62 years, etc. it was heavenly to finally find one here.

at our old house there was one close that was almost as complete as this one. And im sure there are several in Denver, but proximity and selection matter and this place nailed it.

 

[John Russell]

Welcome aboard! Post up some pics when you do them. I can't ever find the pork shanks around here.

D’Artagnan online. Lots of different cuts. My wife & family get me gift certificates for Christmas, birthdays. Fathers day

 

[John Russell]

Welcome aboard! Post up some pics when you do them. I can't ever find the pork shanks around here.

 

[jcam222]

Looks great! I have to get a few